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22201 I30436  Striffler  David F.  24 Oct 1922  29 May 1995  Volume 11 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published September 6, 1948, reported that Mr. David Striffler, who was ill in the T.B. Ward at University Hospital, Ann Arbor, was slowly recovering.

Volume 14 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 3, 1951, reported that Dr. David S. Striffler received his Masters Degree in Public Health at the University of Michigan in June 1951. He was Director of Public Health in the Dearborn School District. The 1961 issue of the Broadcast reported he had been appointed professor of public health dentistry at the University of Michigan's school of Public Health. He had served as Secretary of the New Mexico Dental Association's Dental Health Council, and the Santa Fe District Dental Society had named his President-elect for the coming year.

University of Michigan News Service

June 1, 1995

Professor David F. Striffler died on May 29

ANN ARBOR? David F. Striffler, professor emeritus of dental public health in the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and professor emeritus of dentistry in the U- M School of Dentistry, died here on May 29. Striffler, 72, was a national leader in the field of dental public health.

"Students always came first with Dr. Striffler," said Brian A. Burt, chair of the Department of Community Health Programs at the School of Public Health. "He contributed substantially to the development of his discipline, but his greatest satisfaction was always the achievements of his graduates. In his active career and in retirement, he loved to keep in contact with as many of them as possible. He even learned to use e-mail after his retirement to help him do this. He will be sadly missed by all of us."

Born in Pontiac, Mich., Striffler received his D.D.S. degree in 1947 and his master's degree in public health in 1951 from the U-M. He served as director of school health in the Dearborn public schools in 1951-53, and director of the Division of Dental Health of the New Mexico Department of Public Health in 1953-61.

In 1961, Striffler returned to Ann Arbor as an associate professor of dental public health and associate professor of dentistry. In 1962, he became director of the Program in Dental Public Health and the first chairman of the Department of Community Dentistry, a dual appointment he held, along with his teaching responsibilities, until 1967. He was appointed professor in both schools in 1965.

Striffler also was acting chair of the Department of Health Development in the School of Public Health in 1968- 69, and acting chair of community dentistry in 1969-71. He became chair of the Department of Community Health Programs in 1980.

The senior editor of the leading textbook in dental public health, "Dentistry, Dental Practice and the Community," Striffler also served as associate editor and editor of the Journal of Public Health Dentistry and published numerous scientific papers and editorial commentaries.

Striffler was active in major professional organizations. In recognition of his contributions to his field, Striffler received the Distinguished Service Award of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry in 1977 and the Knutson Award of the Dental Section of the American Public Health Association in 1984.

Striffler is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Stephanie of Portland, Ore., and son, Geoffrey of Edgewood, N.M.; and granddaughter, Irene Marjorie Striffler Milsom of Portland. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. June 17 at the First Unitarian Church in Ann Arbor. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dave Striffler Fund at the U-M School of Public Health.

http://ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=811



 
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22203 I29136  Striffler  Delmar William  29 Aug 1911  14 Dec 1932  Cass City Chronicle
December 9, 1932

Mrs. William Sturm and Miss Mary Striffler of Detroit were called to Cass City Nov. 30 because of the serious illness of their brother, Delmar Striffler. Miss Mary returned to her work in Detroit on Sunday. Mrs. Sturm remained to help care for her brother.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007) 
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22204 I24235  Striffler  Delvin Leonard  29 Jun 1915  6 Sep 1967  Cass City Chronicle
October 16, 1936
Local Happenings, Page 3

Delvin Striffler, who is a student at the General Motors Institute in Flint, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Striffler.

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, dated September 2, 1946, noted that he and his wife were living in Manchester, N.H.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, November 5, 1948

Delvin Striffler is New Buick Dealer

Delvin Striffler of Bettendorf, Iowa, is the new owner of the Buick and Pontiac car agency at Caro where he will enter that business on Nov. 15. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Striffler and a graduate of Cass City High School and General Motors School of Technology at Flint.

For 12 years he has been associated with the Buick branch of General Motors, and in recent years was a zone service manager. His headquarters have been a points in New Hampshire, Oregon, Iowa and other states.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007) 
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22205 I12726  Striffler  Edward  19 Jun 1870  24 Aug 1874  BonnieMargaret Jacobs (p. 153) writes that he died in an outbreak of Scarlet fever in 1874, as did several of three of his Striffler "double cousins", along with another cousin, Mary Benkelman.
 
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22206 I24276  Striffler  Edward Franklin  6 May 1870  5 Mar 1937  Listed as Adam on the 1870 census, but called Edward thereafter?

Obitiuary
Beaver Country News
Saturday, March 6, 1937

EDWARD F. STRIFFLER - Edward Franklin Striffler, 66, Wallrose, Economy township, died at his home Friday. He was born in Lockport, N.Y., and came to Beaver County when a small boy. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Mary Kindelberger Striffler; four sons, William, Joseph A., John E. and George A. Striffler; two daughters, Mrs. Allen Watenpool and Mrs. Alva McKinney; seven grandchildren, and two brothers, George B., and John Striffler, Lockport, N.Y.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)


 
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22207 I5303  Striffler  Edward Whitney  25 May 1930  29 Apr 2003  Volume 13 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 4, 1950 reported that he graduated from Long Beach High School in California.  STR06 
22208 I5303  Striffler  Edward Whitney  25 May 1930  29 Apr 2003  (Research):Per the SSDI:

EDWARD W STRIFFLER 25 May 1930 29 Apr 2003 (V) 49015 (Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI ) (none specified) 362-30-3722 Michigan 
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22209 I29180  Striffler  Elizabeth  6 Jan 1848  4 Mar 1928  Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 23, No. 33
Friday, March 9, 1928

Mrs. Peter Burg Died at Age of 80

Mrs. Peter Burg passed away at her home Sunday evening at six o'clock, after a brief illness of bronchial pneumonia. Althought in failing health this winter, she was only confined to her bed for two days when she was called to her reward.

Elizabeth Striffler was born at Lancaster, Erie county, New York, January 6, 1848, and had attained the age of eighty years, one month, and 28 days. She was united in marriage with Peter Burg July 29, 1874. They came to Cass City in 1880, and endured the hardships of the fire in the spring of 1881.

Mrs. Burg was converted in her youth, and after coming to Michigan, united with the Evangelical church at Cass City, of which she was a faithful attendant while health permitted.

She was a woman of quiet disposition, a good neighbor, devoted to her family and ready to help whenever she could.

The funeral service was held in the Evangelical church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock and was attended by a large circle of relatives and friends showing the esteem in which she was held.

She leaves to mourn her demise three children, Mrs. Harry L. Hunt, Miss Emma and George Burg, all of this place, also five grandchildren. Her husband died five years ago on New Years day and one son died in infancy. She also leaves one brother, Charles D. Striffler, of Cass City. Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.

Relatives from out of town who atteded the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Nique of Decker, Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Graham and son, Caro, Kenneth Striffler of Detroit and Mrs. Katherine Much of Colwood.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)

Elizabeth Striffler was born at Lancaster, Erie county, New York, January 6, 1848 
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22210 I29180  Striffler  Elizabeth  6 Jan 1848  4 Mar 1928  (Research):Census Information:

1880 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County
FHL Film 1254607 NA File T9-0607
Page 100C

Peter Burg Self M W 37 Bavaria Laborer Bavaria Bavaria
Elizabeth Burg Wf F 32 NY Keeping House France France
Minnie Burg Dtr F W 5 NY At School Bavaria NY

1900 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Cass City Village
Enumerated 11 June 1900
SD 8 ED 111 Sheet 7A Stamped 121
Houghton Street
144-147
Burg, Peter Hd W M Aug 1845 54 m 27 Germany Germany German
y Day Laborer 1864 Ba
Burg, Elizabeth Wf W F Jany 1849 51 M 27 3/3 NY Germany Germany
Burg, Emma Dtr W F Sept 1884 15 Mich Germany NY
Burg, George Son W M Feb 1887 13 Mich Germany NY

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Township, Cass City Village
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 8 ED 113 Sheet 4A Stamped 135
87-87
Burg, Peter Hd M W 56 M1 36 Germany/German Germany/German Germany/German Laborer Odd Jobs 186? Na
Burg, Elizabeth Wf F W 53 m1 26 4/3 New York/German Germany/German Germany/German
Burg, Emma Dtr F W 26 S Mich Germany/German NY Teacher Schools
Burg, George Son M W 23 S Mich Germany/German NY 
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22211 I29562  Striffler  Ellie  Aft 1886  Bef 1910  Died in early childhood.  STR06 
22212 I12723  Striffler  Emeline  5 Sep 1860  21 Oct 1939  Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 27, 1939
Page 6

Mrs. Archie Mark

Mrs. Archie Mark, 79, passed away Saturday, October 21, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Seeger, after a long illness.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Monday in the home of another daughter, Mrs. Fred Buehrly. Rev. R.N. Holsaple, pastor of the Evangelical Church, officiated and burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

Emeline Striffler was born September 5, 1860, on a farm one mile east and one mile north of Cass City, and has lived in this vicinity all of her life.

On December 23, 1886, she was united in marriage with Archie Mark. He died in 1934 and for about a year after his death Mrs, Mark continued to make her home on 3rd Street, her sister, Miss Martha Striffler, living with her. Because of ill health, she has made her home with her daughters, Mrs. Buehrly, Mrs. Ben Schwegler and Mrs. Seeger.

She is survived by a son, Edward Mark, of Cass City; four daughters, Mrs. Buehrly, Mrs. Schwegler, and Mrs. Seeger, all of Cass City, and Mrs. Owen Darling, of Brown City; two brothers, G.A. Striffler of Cass City and David Striffler, of Columbus, Georgia; and two sisters, Miss Martha Striffler of Cass City and Mrs. W.R. Kaiser of Detroit.

She also leaves 23 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Six grandchildren acted as pallbearers. They were Mark and James Darling of Brown City, Keith Buehrly, Archie and Leitch Mark, and Leonard Urquhart.

Those from out-of-town who attended the funeral were David Striffler of Columbus, Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Kaiser, Mrs. Bernice Kleinschmidty of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Owen Darling and sons, Mark and James, of Brown City; Mrs. Jane Leitch, Mr. and Mrs. John Simkins and daughter, Maggie, of Pontiac; N. Karr of Kingston; and Mrs. Leon Ormes of St. Johns.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007) 
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22213 I24281  Striffler  Emma "Amy"  Oct 1849  Yes, date unknown  Don Staton writes that she married George Willis. After he died, she collected a Civil War pension based on his service. " During the Civil War, George signed up in Tompkins County, NY, August 16, 1862, fought with the 137th New York Infantry and was wounded at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. After the War, George settled in Atchison County, Kansas. He died of a heart attack on March 11, 1874, and is buried in Pardee, Kansas. George's son, Clayton Willis, was raised by his grandfather, William. "

http://www.willisdna.com/

 
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22214 I24281  Striffler  Emma "Amy"  Oct 1849  Yes, date unknown  (Research):

Census Info:

1900 Census

Name Emma Willis
Titles and Terms:
Event Type Census
Event Date 1900
Event Place ED 7 Atchison city Ward 4, Atchison, Kansas, United States
Birth Date Oct 1849
Birthplace New York
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Father's Birthplace France
Mother's Birthplace France
Race White
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Years Married:
Marriage Year (Estimated):
Mother of how many children 3
Number of Living Children 1
Immigration Year:
Page 3
Sheet Letter B
Family Number 69
Reference ID 56
GS Film number 1240470
Digital Folder Number 004120133
Image Number 00443

Household Gende Age Birthplace
Head Emma Willis F 51 New York
Mother Kate Strifler F 82 France

Citing this Record:
"United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MMTM-RDZ : accessed 17 Oct 2013), Emma Willis, ED 7 Atchison city Ward 4, Atchison, Kansas, United States; citing sheet 3B, family 69, NARA microfilm publication T623, FHL microfilm 1240470. 
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22215 I12729  Striffler  Esther A.  4 May 1878  2 Feb 1965  Cass City Chronicle
June 24, 1904, page 4

Mrs. M. Schwegler and Miss Esther Striffler went to Elkton Thursday to attend the Evangelical campmeeting which is being held there this week.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 18, 1940
Page Four

Mr. and Mrs. W.R. KAISER of Detroit, David STRIFFLER of Columbus, Georgia and Miss Martha STRIFFLER were Sunday guests at the G.A. STRIFFLER home. All the guests returned to Detroit Sunday evening. David STRIFFLER returned to Cass City on Tuesday and is spending the week with his brother, G.A. STRIFFLER, and other relatives. Miss Martha, who has spent a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. KAISER, in Detroit, returned to Cass City with her brother Tuesday.


Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, February 11, 1965
Page Two
Mrs. Esther Kaiser Dies in Mt. Clemens
Mrs. Esther Kaiser of St. Clair Shores, widow of the late W.R. Kaiser, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, in a nursing home in Mount Clemens. Funeral services were held Friday p.m. in the Kaul Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William (Irene) QUIGLEY of St. Clair Shores, with whom she lived for several years, and Mrs. Stanely (Ruth) GLICKMAN of New Rochelle, N.Y.; two sons, Kenneth of Grand Rapids, Mich., and John of Pittsburg, Pa.

The Kaiser family were former residents of Cass City and the children attended school here. Mr. Kaiser served as custodian of the local schools for many years.

Mrs. Kaiser was the last member of the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Striffler, pioneer settlers of this area.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007) 
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22216 I24250  Striffler  Fannie  17 Feb 1856  4 Dec 1938  Cass City Chronicle
Friday, December 9, 1938
Vol. 33, Number 37.
Page One

Mrs. Maier's Funeral Held Tuesday

Funeral services were held at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the home, corner of Third and Sherman Streets, for Mrs. Jacob Maier, 82, who passed away Sunday, December 4. Dr. R.N. Holsaple, pastor of the Cass City Evangelical Church, and Rev. C.P. Bayless, pastor of the local Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated and interment was in Elkland Cemetery.

Fanny Striffler was born in Lee County, Iowa, February 17, 1856. When a little girl she moved with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Striffler, to the bordering state of Missouri. Here they lived until some time after the Civil War when they again made their home in Iowa, remaining there unitl a year after her mother's death, April 17, 1874, when they came to Michigan.

In 1878, she was united in marriage with Jacob Maier, who passed away March 11, 1925. Two daughters also preceded the mother in death.

Mrs. Maier is survived by two sons, Edward and Frederick, both prominent business men of Cass City; a daughter, Miss Laura, who lived with her mother, and one sister, Mrs. Samuel Benkelman, also of Cass City.

Unselfishness, courage, wisdom, and a great love for humanity stand out as bright gemes in the life of this devoted mother.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008) 
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22217 I28518  Striffler  Florence Edna  12 Feb 1903  27 Apr 1999  (Research):
Census Information:

1930 Census
Michigan, Huron County, Colfax township
Enumerated April 24, 1930 by Mabel Bass
ED 32-10 SD 11, Sheet 6B
133-138
Southworth, George V Hd M W 28 M21 Michigan Canada-English Canada-English Farmer
Southworth, Florence E Wf F W 29 M20 Michigan Michigan Germany
Southworth, Donald L Son M W 6 S California Michigan Michigan
Southworth, Dorothy E Dtr F W 2 3/12 S California California 
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22218 I29746  Striffler  Foster Lee  11 Mar 1932  8 Oct 2008  An article from the Cass City Chronicle published in June 1950, and reprinted in "Down Memory Lane" on page three of the Friday, June 8, 155 issue, stated that Mrs. Wm. D. Stiffler, who was 80 years old last September, had four granchildren graduate from High School in June, 1950. They were Joyce Fry of Cass City, Doris Southworth of Elkton, Marjorie Orr of Pigeon, and Foster Striffler of New Baltimore.

Volume 17 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 6, 1954, reported that Foster L. Striffler assisted in the development of the automatic pilot for the Sikorsky helicopter at the Leer Co., Grand Rapids, where he is employed in connection with his studies at the University of Cincinnati. Volume 18 of the same publication reported he had graduated from the University of Cincinnati in June, 1955 with his degree in Electrical Engineering. He had accepted employment with Hazeltine Electronics Corporation of Little Neck, Long Island, New York. As of the publication of Volume 22 in 1959, Foster had resigned from Hazeltine and accepted a new position with Sanders Associates in Nasua, New Hampshire. Volume 26 of the saem periodical, published in September, 1966, reported that he and his wife, of Lexington, Mass., were the parents of William Lee Striffler. Volume 27 reported that they were the parents of another child, Stefan Foster Striffler, and that they were residents of Falmouth, Massachusetts. It was also reported in Volume 27 that Foster had accepted a position as a research assistant with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Woods Hole, Mass. The Institute owns the midget submarine "Alvin" which rescued the atomic bomb off the coast of Spain in 1966. The 1968 issue reported that he was among a group of scientists from Italy, France and England that met in Malta to survey a defined area of the Mediterranean Sea.

Obituary

New London, CT - Foster Lee Striffler of New London passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 8, 2008.

He was born on March 11, 1932, in Detroit, Mich., and grew up in Geneva, Ohio. He attended the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering in 1955. He later received his master of science degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University.

Foster made his home in the New London area for several years while working at the Naval Underwater Warfare Center. During those years, he authored and co-authored several patents.

As an incessant learner, he never stopped expanding his mind in either his work or in his personal life. He continued his electrical engineering endeavors beyond retirement, working on several new inventions. He enjoyed sailing and operated a crane at the local boat yard. He also enjoyed woodworking and made furniture and toys for family members. He took many educational Elderhostel trips, traveling locally, nationally, and internationally. Foster had a fondness for visiting new places and revisiting special favorites.

He is survived by his brother, William David Striffler of Fort Collins, Colo.; sister, Martha Staton of Windham, N.H.; and sons, William Striffler and wife, Genevieve, of Falmouth, Mass., Stefan Striffler and wife, Lisa, of Mount Joy, Pa., and Ian Striffler of Leominster, Mass. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Second Congregational Church in New London with the Reverend Edward Cornell officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Heart Association in memory of Foster L. Striffler.

Byles Memorial Home, New London, is assisting the family.

Published in THE DAY on 10/12/2008 www.theday.com 
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22219 I39772  Striffler  Frances  23 Oct 1908  14 Jul 1928  Niagara Falls NY Gazette
Monday, July 16, 1928

Frances Striffler, 19 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Striffler, of the Martin road, town of Lockport, died early Sunday following an illness of two weeks from a nasal abscess. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the family home and at 2:30 from the Dysinger Baptist church. Interment will be in Dysinger cemetery.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)
 
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22220 I5951  Striffler  Franklin Arthur  13 Aug 1886  8 Sep 1959  A list of pupils at the Wright Rural School #4 in 1897 include Alice Striffler, Arlis Vaughan, Chancy Boulton, Emma Cole, Esther Blades, Effie Wallace, Eddie Mark, Frank Cranick, Flossie Wright, Georgie Dennis, Johnie Hulburt, Lizzie Yoos, Lena Mark, Luke Wright, Mary Mark, Minta Wallace, Alice Charlton, Ada Cole, Chester Dennis, Ethel Cole, Etta Wickware, Ethel Charlton, Frank Striffler, Fred Yoos, George Cole, John Wallace, Lizzie Blades, Lillie Wallace, Lenne Striffler, Martha Wright, May Dennis, Ray Hulbert, Stanley Hulbert. Grace Karr, teacher and S. Striffler, Director.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, September 17, 1959
Page Six


Striffler Services Held in EUB Church

Funeral services for Frank A. Striffler, who died Sept. 8 in Detroit after a long illness, were held Friday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. in the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Cass City with the Rev. S. R. Wurtz officiating.

Mr. Striffler was born in Elkland Township, Aug. 13, 1886, son of the late Solomon and Katherine Stiffler, and spent his youth in the township. He married Pearl Gooden in 1908 and they lived in Detroit from 1916 to 1951, when her retired and moved to Lexington. His wife died in 1958.

He was a member of Friendship Lodge No. 417, F and AM, the Scottish Rite and Moslem Temple and was a charter member of the Detroit East Side Lions Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Luella Arehart; a granddaughter, Burke Stiffler Arehart; two brothers, Leonard of Cass City and Louis of Detroit, and three sisters, Alma McKenzie of Cass City, Alice Boulward of Eustis, Fla. And Gertrude Falkenhagen of Stover.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007) 
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22221 I28700  Striffler  Fred C.  30 Apr 1890  15 Jul 1948  The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Fred C. Striffler was appointed State Budget Director by Governor Kelly, and with his family had moved on Lansing. Fred's race horse, Freddie Karen, took first money in Saginaw and was sold for the sum of $1000. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that he was reappointed State Budget Director, and that he and his wife and daughter, Marjorie, had attended the Governor's Conference at Mackinac Island.

Birth Index Information
Name Fred Striffler
Gender Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date 30 Apr 1890
Birthplace Greenleaf, Sanilac, Michigan
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name Samuel Striffler
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name Pauline Ahr
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number C02586-2
System Origin Michigan-ODM
GS Film number 2321266
Reference ID:

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F4TK-9RX : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Fred Striffler, 30 Apr 1890.

Death Index Information
Name Fred C Striffler
Event Type Death
Event Date 15 Jul 1948
Event Place Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 58
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 30 Apr 1890
Birthplace Cass City, Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1890
Father's Name Samuel Striffler
Mother's Name Pauline Ahr
GS Film number 1973115
Digital Folder Number 005240517
Image Number 02518

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KF7J-LTS : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Fred C Striffler, 1948. 
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22222 I28700  Striffler  Fred C.  30 Apr 1890  15 Jul 1948  (Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Caro Village, Indiansfields Twp
Enumerated 19 January 1920
SD 7 ED 190 Sheet 18B
217-228-364
Striffler, Fred C. Hd M W 29 M Mich Mich Mich Retail Salesman Garage
Striffler, Hazel Wf F W 28 M Mich Canada English Mich
Striffler, Dorothy Dtr F W 5 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Charlotte Dtr F W 4 S Iowa Mich Mich


1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Caro Village, Indiansfields Twp
Enumerated April 18, 1930
ED 79-22 SD 11 Sheet 20A
531-546
Striffler, Fred C. Hd O 4500 M W 30 M Mich Mich Mich Owner Auto Sales Co
Striffler, Helene L Wf F W 34 M 27 Mich Mich Mich
Striffler, Dorothy A Dtr F W 15 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Charlotte R Dtr F W 12 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Marjorie J Dtr F W 1 S Mich Mich Mich
Janes, Orrin K Father-in-law M W 63 M 23 Mich Mich Mich Insurance Age Auto Insurance Co
Janes, Minnie A Mother-in-law F W 62 M 22 Mich NJ NJ
Darbee, Iva Servant F W 20 S Mich NY Mich Servant Private Home 
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22224 I39730  Striffler  George  8 Nov 1872  14 Jul 1941  Niagara Falls Gazette
Tuesday, July 15, 1941

DIES SUDDENLY Heart Attack Fatal to George H. Striffler, Town of Lockport.

LOCKPORT - Funeral services for George H. Striffler, 66?, farmer and auctioneer, town of Lockport, who died late yesterday from a heart attack while working in a hay field will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home and at 3 p.m. at the Royalton Baptist church. Interment will be in Dysinger's cemetery.

Mr. Striffler was born in Lancaster but spent most of his life in the town of Royalton where he was once engaged as a blacksmith with his uncle Jacob Muck.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Belle Wolcott Striffler, a brother, John of Buffalo, and a sister, Mrs. Tillie Lazelle of Kenmore.

(Courtest of Judith Muck)
 
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22225 I39730  Striffler  George  8 Nov 1872  14 Jul 1941  (Research):
Census Listings:

1910 Census
New York, Niagara County, Lockport Town
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 18 ED 92 Sheet 4B
103-105
Striffler, Geo. H Head M W 33 m1 10 NY NY GerGermany English Farmer
Striffler, Belle M Wf F W 30 m1 10 1/1 NY Eng/English Can/English English
Striffler, France S Dtr F W 1 3/12 S NY NY NY
Westcott, Pierce Employee M W 64 m1 NY Eng/English Can/English English Farm Laborer

1920 Census
New York, Niagara County, Lockport Town
Enumerated 2 and 3 Jan 1920
SD20 ED 94 Sheet 1A
1-1
Striffler, George H Hd M W 47 M NY NY France French Farmer
Striffer, Belle Wf NY England Canada
Striffler, Frances S Dtr F W 11 S NY NY Canada

1930 Census
New York, Niagara County, Lockport Town
Enumerated 28 Apr 1930
ED 32-30 SD 6 Sheet 13A
263-268
Striffler, George Head M W 56 M 27 NY NY Germany Farmer
Striffler, Belle Wf F W 51 M 20 NY England Canada


 
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22226 I39766  Striffler  George A.  Abt 1908  1 Mar 1938  Beaver County Times
Wednesday, March 2, 1938
WOUND FATAL TO SHOOTING VICTIM

George Stiffler, 31, Economy Township, died in Sewickley hospital Tuesday, several hours after he allegedly shot himself in the right temple with a borrowed rifle. A brother, Joseph Stiffler, found him in his automobile along a lonely road, the gun beside him. The gun belonged to his aunt, Mrs. Mary (sic) Maddern, with whom he resided. She said he had been despondent and out of work.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)

Note by Judith Muck: Mrs. Mattern was a sister of Mary Strifflers. She thinks they have her first name wrong. It should be Wilhelmina.
 
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22227 I12724  Striffler  George Albert  16 Mar 1864  6 Jul 1945  Lorraine Smith Benkelman transcribed the following letters that George Albert Striffler received from his family at home while he was working at various lumber camps in the west of Michigan and Wisconsin.

May 11, 1888

From Salome Striffler, George's younger sister

The men have been working near the river these two weeks, when the weather was so they could plow. Today they were sowing oats. Pete Burg helped mother with the garden. I let the deer out one evening and he ran around the house in the orchard and garden and tracked the garden all up. We got him back in. The report around is that Adam Benkelman was coming home. We were so glad to think they were going to be here again, then we were disappointed to hear it was only Minnie Burg's talk. It seems odd to not see you, with a book under your arm or in the morning see you come from upstairs. Mother wants to know how far it is from church, are are there any girls in your neighborhood?

Your fat sister, "Baby Elephant Jumbo", Salome

June 7, 1888

From Mary Striffler, cousin. to George at Lathrop, Delta County, Michigan

I took dinner from Mrs. Weydemeyer yesterday and glad to learn that Home is in camp with you now. You mention you live in the most newsless part of the earth. It strikes me that you take on the habit of a hermit without much remonstrance. The second annual institue of the M.E. Sunday School convened at Cass City, June 5. We hear that Anna Peterson is dead. Eventually she died of after effects of operation to remove a tumor. Mr. Klump is expected to hold quarterly meetings in the German Church next Sunday.

August 29, 1888

From Ella Wallace to George

Do you not almost wish you were back here. We all miss you. I suppose you have long since found the squaw whom you proposed getting for a housekeeper during the summer. It is dull here. My naughty sister has not come home yet. I see Mary and Gus, but not often. I have been raising kittens all summer for the chivaree. I was out East for a drive the other night and I really pitied Sam when I saw how far he had to walk.

September 11, 1888

From I. A. Fritz to George

Would like to know how you like the north woods. Do you have a church, if you do not, how do you pass your Sabbaths. I saw Mr. Weydemeyer and he said we are thankful to receive your assessment. Ben McCune will leave for conference. The assessment plan has worked very well. Of course, you have heard that I was married. Yes, I have settled down and am happy we have gone to housekeeping in the rooms in connection with my office. She is a stranger to you. I first met her in Carsonville, 3 year ago. Her name was Anderson. Dr. Blair left this morning for his home in Canada.

October 19, 1888

From his parents, John and Mary (Benkelman) Striffler

You say you might go West. I don't know why you would, in the winter, and get lost in one of the blizzards. Got a letter from John Wheelock, he says hundreds of people coming every day looking for work and can't find any. Wages are low, work scarce. D. Morrison told me the same the other day that his boys writes the same. Mrs. Benkelman said that Denver, Col is full of people looking for work. We just thrased last week bout 560 bu. of wheat, 800 bu. Oats and 121 bu. buckwheat on the V. Sta. Some of our Pear trees was loaded so that the limbs bent to the ground and such an apple crop. You didn't tell us how much you get a month or how you get your pay. JOHN STRIFFLER

I would expect you home pretty soon now if you're talking of going West. It is hard to have only one boy that is big enough to help his Father and him way off working for other folks when there is so much to do at home. Of course, if you can do lots better, I don't want to say come home. MA

November 18, 1888

William Bien, friend and future brother-in-law

What are you doing in upper Michigan? Is it the homestead we spoke of?

The Biography below, of George Albert, is copied from "History of Michigan" by Charles Moore, Volume IV, The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1915

https://archive.org/stream/historyofmichiga04moor/historyofmichiga04moor_djv

GEORGE A. STRIFFLER. He whose name initiates this paragraph is not only one of the representative business men and landholders of Tuscola county but is a native son of the county and a scion of one of its best known and most honored pioneer families. Here he was reared and here he has found abundant scope for personal achievement along normal lines of enterprise. He is the leading implement dealer at Cass City, one of the thriving and attractive towns of this section of the state, and as a citizen and business man he is well upholding the honors of a name that has been most prominently linked with the development and upbuilding of Tuscola county.

George Albert Striffler was born on a pioneer farm in Elkland township, Tuscola county, Michigan, on the 16th of March, 1864, and the place of his nativity is one mile east and one mile north of Cass City, his present place of residence. He is a son of John and Mary (Benkelman) Striffler, the former of whom was born near Lancaster, Erie county, New York, of German lineage, and the latter of whom was born in the kingdom of Wurtemburg, Germany. The father was reared to manhood in the old Empire state and there he learned the trade of carpenter. In 1859 he came to Michigan and numbered himself among the pioneers of Tuscola county, where he obtained a tract of wild land, in Elkland township, and where he instituted the reclamation of a farm of forty acres, in the meanwhile finding much requisition for his services as a carpenter, at Cass City and other points in this section. He was numbered among the very early settlers of the county and he erected, for William Clark, the first frame store-building in Cass City, besides having done much other important work tending to advance the upbuilding and progress of the village and county. He was identified with lumbering operations for a number of years and threw himself fully into the strenuous work involved in the development of a new country. He has ever commanded inviolate place in popular esteem and he is today honored as one of the sterling pioneer citizens of the county in which he has long maintained his home and in which he has served in various township offices. He was born March 15, 1833, and his devoted wife, who was born May 22, 1839, was summoned to the life eternal on the 4th of May, 1913; he is now living retired in Cass City.

Of the seven children, six are still living: Emaline is the wife of Archibald Mark, and they reside on the old Striffler homestead; George A., of this review, was the next in order of birth; Salome, who resides in Cass City, is the widow of William Bein; Miss Martha has supervision of the domestic economies of her father's home, in Cass City; Esther is the wife of William R. Kaiser, of this place; and David A. is now a resident of Columbus, Georgia.

George A. Striffler was reared on the homestead farm and well recalls the conditions and incidents of the pioneer days in Tuscola county. After attending the district school he continued his studies in the public schools of Cass City, and he was about thirty-two years of age when he went to the city of Detroit, to learn the trade of steam-fitting, in the Michigan Central car shops. He completed his apprenticeship and then returned to Cass City, where he has since been successfully engaged in the implement business, as the successor of his cousin, Jacob H. Striffler, who founded the enterprise many years ago, so that it is the oldest business of its kind in Tuscola county, even as it is the largest in Cass City, with equipment and facilities of the best type. The original firm was J. H. Striffler & Company, and the present firm was first Striffler & McDermott and is now composed of George A. Striffler and Charles E. Patterson. The firm deals in all kinds of farm implements and machinery as well as in buggies, carriages and wagons, the trade of the concern being widely disseminated and its reputation being of the highest.

Mr. Striffler has recently completed in Cass City a handsome and thoroughly modern house of twelve rooms, the same being the family home and one of the most attractive in the village, even as it is one of the most hospitable,a center of much of the social activity of the community. An appreciable part of the timber utilized in the erection of this building was taken from land owned by Mr. Striffler and is of growth that has been made since the disastrous forest fires which swept this section in 1871. Mr. Striffler himself found satisfaction in assisting in the sawing of the logs into the lumber and shingles for his fine new residence. Like other representatives of the family Mr. Striffler stands exponent of progressiveness and public spirit, and he is one of the loyal and liberal citizens of his native county. He was a Republican until the formation of the Progressive party, in 1912, when he transferred his allegiance to the new organization. He has not been ambitious for public office but has served as township treasurer. He is affiliated with the local organization of the Knights of the Maccabees, and his wife, who is a leader in the social life of the community, is a member of the Woman's Literary and Study Club, besides being a devoted communicant of the Protestant Episcopal church. In the year 1900 Mr. Striffler wedded Miss Cora Belle Home, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, where she was born and reared, and they have one son, Ervine Albert, who was born in Cass City, on the 27th of March, 1906.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 18, 1940
Page Four

Mr. and Mrs. W.R. KAISER of Detroit, David STRIFFLER of Columbus, Georgia and Miss Martha STRIFFLER were Sunday guests at the G.A. STRIFFLER home. All the guests returned to Detroit Sunday evening. David STRIFFLER returned to Cass City on Tuesday and is spending the week with his brother, G.A. STRIFFLER, and other relatives. Miss Martha, who has spent a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. KAISER, in Detroit, returned to Cass City with her brother Tuesday.


Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 13, 1945
Page One

G.A. Striffler Died Here Friday At Age of 81 Years
Conducted an Implement Business in Cass City For 45 Years

George Albert Striffler, retired business man of Cass City, passed away at his home in the village on Friday morning, July 6. He was 81 years of age.

Born in Elkland township, the son of John and Mary Striffler, on March 16, 1864, he had spent the greater portion of his life in this community.

Mr. Striffler entered the business ranks of Cass City as a partner of the late J.H. Striffler, pioneer implement dealer here, on Nov. 1, 1899. The business was conducted under the name of J.H. Striffler & Co. for one year when J.H. Striffler sold his interest to the late Hector L. McDermott and the firm name was changed to Striffler & McDermott. This partnership continued for 12 years. From the time Mr. Striffler conducted the business under his own name until Dec. 29, 1944, when because of failing health he sold his holdings to Copeland & Munro, he had been in business here for 45 years.

Mr. Striffler served the village as trustee, was village president for two years, and township treasurer on two different occasions. He was a past master of Tyler Lodge, F. & A.M., a member of the Cass City Community club and the Michigan Implement Dealers' association, and belonged to two hunting clubs, the Canada Creek Ranch Hunting club near Atlanta and the Lost Lake Woods club near Lincoln.

The deceased is survived by his widow, the former Cora Belle Clark, whom he married on Nov. 29, 1900, at Manitowac, Wis., and a son, Irvine Striffler, of Marysville, Ohio. A brother, David Striffler, of Columbus, Ga., and a sister, Mrs. W. R. Kaiser, of Detroit also survive.

Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church by Rev. Melvin R. Vender, the pastor, Sunday afternoon. The impressive Masonic burial rites were conducted at Elkland cemetery by members of Tyler lodge under the leadership of Edward Golding, past master of the society.

Relatives and friends from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Striffler of Marysville, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Dozier of Walled Lake; Dr. and Mrs. H. Clay Murphey and Mr. and Mrs. Willet Hazard of Pontiac; Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kaiser, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Striffler, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Striffler, Stanley Striffler and Mrs. C.P. Miller, all of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. George Southworth of Elkton, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gardner of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. Owen Darling of Decker; Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Spriggs of Peck; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Miller of Fairgrove; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mahon of Minden City; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Ashe of Vasser.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007) 
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22228 I12724  Striffler  George Albert  16 Mar 1864  6 Jul 1945  (Research):
Census Information:

1910 Census, Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, ED 113, Cass City Village
Enumerated 13 Apr 1910
SD 8, ED 113, Sheet No 5 B

Striffler, George A Hd M W 44 M1 9 Mic NY Germany Salesman Agriculture Implements
Striffler, Cora B Wife F W 35 M1 9 1/1 Wisc Wisc Wisc
Striffler, Irvine A Son M W 4 S Mich Mich Mich
Clark, Warren W Brother in Law Wisc Wisc Wisc Commercial Trader 
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22229 I29701               
22230 I5958  Striffler  Gertrude Edna  19 Sep 1905  21 Mar 1981  Cass City Chronicle
Oct. 19, 1923
Page Four
Local Items
Miss Gertrude Striffler, who teaches school at Snover, spent the weekend at her home here.

Gertrude Striffler was a teacher at the Cedar Run School from 1926-1928. She is pictured with the Class of 1927 in "The Way it Was" a publication of "The Cass City Area Historical Society" Volume 7, January 2002, Number 1. Cedar Run School was located on the north side of Elmwood Road, just west of Cedar Run Road. It was called Elmwood #1 Fractional because although it was located in Elmwood Township, it was just across the road from Ellington Township, so students came from both townships.

Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 33, Number 50
Friday, March 10, 1939

Miss Gertrude Striffler, who broke her right arm, when she fell on the ice in Detroit last week, is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Alma Schenck.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, November 12, 1954
Page Six
Cass City Area News Items

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Falkenhagen were in Marlette Saturday evening for installation of Eastern Star officers when Mrs. Falkenhagen was installing officers.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Falkenhagen and Leonard Striffler were callers in Saginaw Sunday, called there by the death of Mr. Falkenhagen's sister-in-law, Mrs. Grace Falkenhagen.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, March 26, 1981

Falkenhagen funeral held Monday

Gertrude Edna Falkenhagen, 75, of Cass City died Saturday at Provincial House.

She was born Sept. 19, 1905, in Cass City, the daughter of Solomon and Katherine (Buerk) Striffler.

After graduation from Cass City High School and County Normal School in Caro, Miss Striffler taught school for a short time and held numerous business positions in Detroit and later Cass City.

She married Harry Falkenhagen Sept. 14, in Cass City. Following their marriage they made their home on a farm in Snover. They moved to Cass City in 1964. Her husband died Jan. 2, 1972.

She was a lifelong member of the Salem United Methodist church of Cass City. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women, Rebekah Lodge of Snover; Decker Chapter No. 438, Order of the Eastern Star, and a life member and past matron of Echo Chapter No. 337, OES, Cass City.

Mrs. Falkenhagen is survived by two brothers, Leonard Striffler of Cass City and Louis Striffler of Detroit; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Philip (Evelyn) Smith of Snover; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. One brother and two sisters preceded her in death.

An Eastern Star memorial service was held Sunday evening at Little's Funeral Home, Cass City, under the auspices of Echo Chapter.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Salem United Methodist church, Rev. Eldred Kelley officiating.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

She worked for the United States Post Office in New York, Michigan, and other places in Michigan. (Down Memory Lane, Cass City Chronicle, June 2, 1966, page 13) 
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22231 I29348  Striffler  Glenn Allen  18 Aug 1886  3 Jan 1970  Niagara Falls NY Gazette
Monday, January 5, 1970

Lockport - Glenn A. Striffler, 83, of 1564 Franklin St., Olcott, Died Saturday (Jan. 3, 1970) at Newfane Inter-Community Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

A native of the Rapids, he was born Aug 18, 1886, son of John and Ida Leinbach Striffler. He had formerly lived in Lockport, moving to Olcott five years ago.

He was a retired inspection foreman for the Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corp., where he had worked for many years. He retired in 1964. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Olcott, the Foreman's Club of Harrison's and a former member of the United Lodge 98, IOOF.

He is survived by his widow, Ruth Hancock Striffler; two sons, Leslie J. of Gasport and William A. of Olcott; a step-son, Charles Hancock of Atlanta, Ga., a brother, Floyd Striffler of Lockport; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Riley of Kenmore; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Harry R. Lee will officiate.

Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)
 
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22232 I29348  Striffler  Glenn Allen  18 Aug 1886  3 Jan 1970  (Research):
Census Inforomation:

1930 Census

New York, Niagara County, Lockport, Eighth Ward
Enumerated 9 Apr 1930
SD 32-27 SD 6 Sheet 8A Stamped 64
Bacon St
182-191
Striffler, Glenn Hd $3500 M W 43 M 26 NY NY NY Chief Inspector Gear Co
Striffler, Maud Wf F W 39 M 23 NY NY NY Manager Ladies Wearing
Striffler, Leslie Son W M 14 S NY NY NY
Wiser,Roland? Jack Lodger M W 9 S NY NY NY
Sunnyside Street
27-136-195
Striffler, John B Hd O $3300 m W 65 M 20 NY NY NY Tool Clerk Machine Shop
Striffler, Ida Wf F W 66 M 21 NY Pennsylvania NY 
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22233 I28697  Striffler  Grace L.  5 May 1885  13 May 1969  Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Dec. 21, 1928
Page Five
Where they will spend Christmas

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sandham and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Angus McPhail of Cass City, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Striffler and children of Caro, Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler of Pontiac will spend Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. William MORETON in Detroit.

Cass City Chronicle
July 12, 1940
Local Items
Page 5

Mrs. John Sandham drove to Detroit on Tuesday to attend a bridal shower for her niece, Miss Leila Hartwick. Albert McPhail accompanied her to Detroit and returned to Cass City with her on Wednesday evening.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, May 15, 1969
Page 3

Final rites today for Mrs. Sandham

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church for Mrs. Grace Sandham, 84, a lifelong member of the community.

Mrs. Sandham died Tuesday, May 13, at Sparrow General Hospital in Lansing.

She was born in Elkland township May 5, 1885, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Striffler. She married the late John Sandham in Detroit May 9, 1910. They lived in Argyle before moving to Cass City.

Mr. Sandham died Feb. 17, 1964. The Sandhams were well-known public and business figures in the community.

They were one of several families to make room-size ($5,000 or more) donations to the Hills and Dales General Hospital.

Mrs. Sandham was a member of the Cass City (Trinity) United Methodist Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Roy (Pauline) BRIGGS of St. Johns, Mrs. Raymond (Delores) GREEN of Albion and Mrs. A.E. (Johanna) VALLIER of Plymouth.

The Rev. Donald Turbin will officiate at the final rites.

Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007 and 2008) 
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22234 I28697  Striffler  Grace L.  5 May 1885  13 May 1969  (Research):
Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Township of Elkland, Village of Cass City
Enumerated 7th January 1920
SD 7 ED 179 Sheet 2B
47-47
Sandham, John A. Hd M W 42 M 1880 Na 1905 Canada English Canada English Canada English Agent Life Insurance
Sandham, Grace L. Wf F W 34 M Mich NY Canada English
Sandham, Pauline A Dtr F W 8 S Mich Canada Mich
Sandham, Deloris Dtr 6 S Mich Canada English Mich
Sandham, Johanna J Dtr F W 3 11/12 S Mich Canada English Mich 
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22235 I28701  Striffler  Harry C.  19 Jul 1891  28 Dec 1951  Cass City Chroncile
June 18, 1925
(As reported in the DOWN MEMORY LANE column published on Junr 16, 1950)

Harry C. Striffler will be graduated from the dental department of the U. of M. next week and will go to Monroe to practice with a dentist in that city.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Nov. 25, 1921
Page Five
Thanksgiving Guests
Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sandham, and family spent Thanksgiving with Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler in Pontiac.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, June 8, 1923
Local News, Page Four

Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler and son, David, of Pontiac visited Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sandham. S.W. Striffler returned with them to Pontiac.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, August 31, 1923
Local Happenings

Mrs. Angus McPhail left Monday for Pontiac where she spent a few days visiting at the home of her brother, Dr. Harry Striffler.

Name Harry C Striffler
Event Type Death
Event Date 28 Dec 1951
Event Place Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 61
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 19 Jul 1891
Birthplace Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1890
Father's Name Samuel Striffler
Mother's Name Pauline Ahr
GS Film number 1973060
Digital Folder Number 005240312
Image Number 01751

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KFQB-QQH : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Harry C Striffler, 1951. 
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22236 I28701  Striffler  Harry C.  19 Jul 1891  28 Dec 1951  (Research):Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Monroe County, Monroe City
Enumerated 17 January 1920
SD 2 ED 121 Sheet 10B
222-230
Striffler, Harry C Hd M W 28 M Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Jemma Wf F W 22 M Mich Mich Mich


1930 Census
Michigan, Oakland County, Pontiac Township
ED 63-77 SD 14 Sheet 24B
Oliver, Mildred Hd O 30,000 F W 58 Wd Mich Germany Germany
Striffler, Harry Hd O 17,000 M W 35 M 26 Mich NY NY Dentist Own Office
Striffler, Gemma Wf F W 31 M 19 Mich Mich Mich
Striffler, David Son M W 7 S Mich Mich Mich 
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22237 I12740  Striffler  Henry  4 Aug 1811  11 Jul 1883  (Research):
Census Information:

1860 Census
New York, Erie County, Lancaster, P.O. Bowmansville
Enumerated 18 June 1860
Pages 21 and 22, Stamped 750
159-159
Henry Streepler 47 M Faremer $500 France
Elizabeth 42 F Germany
Elixabeth 12 F NY
Susan 10 NY
Jacob 9 M NY
Leana 6 F NY

1870 Census
New York, Erie County, Lancaster
Enumerated 30 Jun 1870
Page 69 Stamped 401
496-489
Strinler, Henry 50 M W Farming $1600 $200 France
Strinler, Susan 20 F W Housekeeping NY
Strinler, Jacob 19 M W Work on Farm NY
Strinler, Lana 16 F W Attends School NY
Strinler, Charley 9 M W At home NY

1880 Federal Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland, ED 400
Enumerated on the 14th and 15th day of June, 1880
George C. Peterhaus
Page No. Seventeen, S.D. 3d ED 400
A. 97
164-164
Striffler, Henry W M 67 Farmer France France France
Striffler, Jacob W M 30 Son Farmer NY France Bavaria
Striffler, Sophia W F 20 Drt in Law Housekeeper NY Bavaria Bavaria
Striffler, Charles W M 19 Son Farmer NY France Bavaria
Striffler, Susan W F 29 Dtr Housekeeper NY France Bavaria
Striffler, John W M 17 Son at school NY France Bavaria
(Household #165 was that of George and Catherine Kolb) 
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22238 I30302  Striffler  Hurley Beatrice  10 Mar 1917  12 Mar 1917  A copy of her actual death certficate can be seen online:

http://seekingmichigan.org/

Indexed as Hurley Beatrice Striffler
 
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22239 I30302  Striffler  Hurley Beatrice  10 Mar 1917  12 Mar 1917  (Medical):See attached sources.  STR06 
22240 I28690  Striffler  Ida S.  24 Jan 1881  9 Jan 1969  Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, January 16, 1969
Page Three

Lifelong resident, Mrs. O. Nique, dies

Mrs. Ida S. Nique, 87, widow of Otto Nique, died Thursday, Jan. 9, in Hills and Dales General Hospital where she was a patient four days.

Daughter of the late J.H. and Sophia STRIFFLER, she was born Jan. 24, 1881, in Cass City.

She was married June 14, 1905 to Mr. Nique. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1955. He died Sept. 29, 1958.

Mrs. Nique was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and a charter member and past worthy matron of Decker Chapter No. 438, OES.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George DILLMAN of Cass City; two grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. F.A. SMILEY of Pontiac, and Mrs. A.W. WEAVER of Flint.

Funeral services were held in Little's Funeral Home Sunday. Rev. Ira L. Wood and Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiated. Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007) 
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22241 I35080  Striffler  Infant  11 Dec 1909  11 Dec 1909  A copy of the actual death certificate can be seen online at:

http://seekingmichigan.org/

Indexed as STRIFFLER, Dec 11, 1909 Croswell, Sanilac County 
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22242 I28706  Striffler  Ione Katherine  19 Apr 1900  7 Jul 1974  Cass City Chronicle
Friday, November 8, 1912
Local Items

The Mission band of the Evangelical Church met and elected officers for the next six months Sunday. Mrs. O.Y. Schneider is Superintendent and the officers are as follows: President, Ione Striffler; vice president, Mildred Schneider; secretary, Florence Striffler; treasurer, Glen Bixby. The Band will meet every Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. and preparations are being made for interesting programs.

She was a registered pharmacist in Detroit. 
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22243 I28706  Striffler  Ione Katherine  19 Apr 1900  7 Jul 1974  (Research):Census Information:

61-37-37
Sturm, William H. Hd R $70 M W 22 M 26 Mich Ohio Mich Dentist General Practice
Strum, Ione K Wife H F W 30 M 24 Mich Mich Germany Pharmacist Drug Store
Striffler, Mary E Sister-in-law F W 22 S Mich Mich Germany Stenographer Arnamental? Lab 
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22244 I4885  Striffler  Irvine Albert  27 Mar 1906  5 Jun 1969  Cass City Chronicle
Friday, Jun 8, 1923
Page One
Largest Class in H.S. History
The largest class ever to be graduated from the Cass City high school, 17 boys and 26 girls, will be presented with diplomas at the opera house next Thursday evening...the Class Day program included a class history, Irvine Striffler...class prophecy, Wilma Striffler...both were listed as member of the Class of '23

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, June 12, 1969

Irvine Striffler dies in Ohio

Funeral services were held Monday for Irvine Albert Striffler, 63, of Marysville, Ohio; a past resident of Cass City.

He died June 5 and his burial will be in Marysville.

He is a retired chemist and director of the control laboratory of Nestle Corporation.

His father was George Albert Striffler and his mother the former Cora Bell Benkelman, both deceased.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Janski, and a daughter, Mary Ann, at home.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007) 
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22245 I3028  Striffler  Jacob  31 Mar 1819  24 Sep 1895  Supervisor of Elkland Township from 1888 through 1891, and President of Cass City in the last years of the 19th century. (Source: Peck)

Bonnie Margaret Jacobs, in her 1981 unpublished manuscript, wrote that Jacob and his brother John Striffler "decided they'd join the migration west and they had heard of the opening territory of Michigan and the potentially good farm land there. Sight unseen, they bought land for two farms at $2 per acred and set out with their families for their new home in 1859....the trip was reasonably easy the first part of the way. They could catch a boat from Buffalo to the Michigan shores and from there, wagon on to their new land....they found the forest so dense that there was no way to get to the land they had purchased. Disgusted and disappointed, they were prepared to return to Lancaster. But the men in Watrousville [now Caro] advised they not to be so foolish. It was good farm land---once the trees were harvested and a part of each land sale seems to have included a provision that the price of the land did not include the pine that stood on it. Lumbering rights were held by large lumbering companies and the Strifflers could expect to be able to establish their homes by the next spring. So the two young families remained in Watrousville for the winter. Fortunately as well as being experienced farmers, the men were accomplished coopers. So they supported themselves by the making of barrels and buckets through the winter and finally were able to get thier land the next summer." (pp. 151, 152, and Jacobs cites both the "Memoirs of John A. Benkelman," along with interviews with Elsie Buehrly Anthes, Leonard Striffler and Mrs. Ben Schwegler).

He and Louisa were charter members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Cass City.

Cass City Enterprise
September 27, 1895

About midnight, Monday, Jacob Striffler, living two miles east and north of town, breathed his last. He had resided here since 1860, and labored hard to make fruitful what was then a wilderness, not without succes. The funeral took place yesterday at the Evangelical Church, Rev. C.W. Ross officiating and being assisted by Rev. J.W. Fenn. The pall bearers were from among his associates and were also pioneers. The attendance was large and the services impressive. Deceased was born March 31, 1918 at Kirrberg, Germany (formerly France) and fell asleep in Jesus at his home September 24, 1895, aged 76 years, 5 months, and 23 days. In 1830 he came with his parents to America and located near Buffalo, NY, he moved to Watrousville, Mich in 1859, and he came her one year later. Early in life he converted to God, became a member of the Evangelical Church, lived a devoted Christian life and was true until called from labor to reward. He also served in a capacity of a class-leader for many years. Mr. Striffler leaves a sorrowing wife, two sons and two daughter (two sons and two daughters precededd him to the better land), three brothers, one sister and a large circle of friends. May God grant all a happy reunion in heaven.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007) 
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22246 I3028  Striffler  Jacob  31 Mar 1819  24 Sep 1895  (Research):
Census Information:

1850 Census
New York, Erie County, Lancaster
Enumerated 23 Aug 1850
Page 200
1048-1082
Otil Strifler 59 F $2550 Germany
Jacob Strifler 30 M Farmer
Susanna Strifler 27 F
Joseph Stifler 24 M Farmer
Christian Strifler 22 m Farmer
John Strifler 17 Farmer New York (sic)
David Strifler 14


1860 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland
59-57
Jacob Striffler 41 M Farmer $280 $75 France
Louisa Striffler 27 F Domestic Wurtinberg
Adaline Striffler 6 F NY
Leonard Striffler 3 M NY
Solomon Striffler 1 NY
The household immediately preceding theirs was that of John and Mary Striffler, his brother.

1870 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland
53-53
Striffler, Jacob 51 Farmer $3,030 $300 France
Striffler, Louisa 37 Keeping House Germany Wirtenberg
Striffler, Leonard 13 NY
Striffler, Solomon 10 NY
Striffler, Lydia 4 MI
Striffler, Jacob 4/12 MI
The following three households were those of Adam and Catherine Benkelman, George and Katherine Kolb, and John and Mary Striffler

1880 Census
Census Place:Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan Source:FHL Film 1254607 National Archives Film T9-0607 Page 96C
RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
Jacob STRIFFLERSelfMMW61FRANCE Occ:FarmerFa: FRANCEMo: FRANCE
Louisa STRIFFLERWifeFMW46WERTENBERG Occ:Keeping HouseFa: WERTENBERGMo: WERTENBERG
Soloman STRIFFLERSonMSW21NY Occ:FarmerFa: FRANCEMo: WERTENBERG
Samuel STRIFFLERSonMSW8MI Occ:At SchoolFa: FRANCEMo: WERTENBERG
Lydia STRIFFLERDauFSW6MI Occ:At SchoolFa: FRANCEMo: WERTENBERG
Charles JANS OtherMSW33WERTENBERG Occ:FarmerFa: WERTENBERGMo: WERTENBERG 
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22247 I12718  Striffler  Jacob  Mar 1870  3 May 1874  Tomstone reads age 4 years, 7 months, and 16 days  STR06 
22248 I12721  Striffler  Jacob Anton  20 Oct 1779  3 Mar 1850  According to the Rev. Roy J. Striffler, the Striffler's emigrated from the Alsace-Lorraine region of France to New York State in 1830. They were part of the German-speaking population of Alsace. Some of the older Striffler family members recalled a family joke---there were 11 boys in the family, and all of them had a sister Susanna. She married Christian Oscar Lenzner. Family genealogists have only been able to account for eight of the 12 children however. Two of the boys married Benkelman sisters. One son married Mary Rommel, and as there were several Benkelman/Rommel marriages as well, the two families became further intertwined.

Although the family originally settled in New York only Jacob's son David remained in New York. Peter pushed further west, to Kansas. Around 1880, most of the others settled in Cass City, Michigan, where they lived until their deaths. They cut off the stumps remaining on the land they built and turned the wilderness into fruitful farm land.

(Excerpted from Art Peck's THE TEN BENKELMANS WHO EMIGRATED TO AMERICA. He in turn references a September 4, 1950 article from the "Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast", Volume 13, Cass City, Michigan)

Both the flyleaf of the Striffler family Bible, and the tombstone of Jacob Striffler in Lancaster, showed him to be be born in Kirrberg, "departmente de Rhein." (Jacobs, p. 164). In the chapter on the Striffler family in her unpublished 1981 manuscript, BonnieMargaret Jacobs noted that widely spread family stories stated that the Striffler family originated in Switzerland (p. 164). It would appear these were either errorneous, or that the family moved from Switzerland to Alsace.


BonnieMargaret Benkelman Jacobs, in an undated family report she prepared for some of the descendants of the Striffler brothers who married Benkelmann sisters, wrote that birth records had been of the children born to Jacob and Otillia "Have been extracted from the French civil records and translated, and show 8 children born in France, two of whom died while still just children (one was only 15 months old, the other just a few months past their sixth birthday). She stated that "these official civil records support the oft repeated family joke, "There are seven brothers and each one has a sister." On page 165 of her unpublished 1981 manuscript documenting the Benkelman family, she repeated this saying, adding however that "one Striffler heard the riddle with 11 brothers and it should be noted that there is still much to be learned about this family."

With the records in France showing 8 children were born there, and census records show two known children born in the United States, it appears we can account for 10 of the 11. It is possible that records may be uncovered one day to find the final child, or that this final son may have been stillborn or died at a young age, and his memory passed down only through the family joke or riddle.



 
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22249 I24246  Striffler  Jacob H.  6 Jan 1851  31 May 1925  At the time of the 1880 census, it appear that he and his wife, Sophia, were living with his widowed father and younger siblings.

Cass City Chronicle
July 1, 1904
Local Items
Page 4

J. H. Striffler has built a stone foundation on his property on east Main Street, onto which he intends to move the barn which stands on the place. Workmen are busy this week getting the barn ready to be moved.


Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 21, 1911
Local Happenings
Page 4


Mrs. A. A. Ricker of Detroit arrived Monday to spend a few days with her parents, Mr.and Mrs. J. H. Striffler. On Wednesday, she returned to Detroit accompanied by her sister, Miss Margaret Striffler. Later in the week the two ladies and Mr. Ricker will leave that city for Buffalo, where they will spend a month with friends and relatives.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 31, 1914

Mrs. Henry Frantzman of Townline, N.Y. and Mrs. William Bockstedt and Earl Bockstedt of Buffalo, N.Y., who have been visiting at the home of J.H. Striffler, returned home Wednesday.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, June 5, 1925

J.H. Striffler Passed Away-
Long Prominent in the Community as Auctioneer and Business Man-
Served Cass City and Elkland Township as Office for Many Years

Cass City lost a prominent citizen, one who has been long connected with the business and political affairs of the community, in the death of Jacob H. Striffler, who passed away at his home on East Main street Sunday evening, May 31. Mr. Striffler, in his 45 years of residence here, has been unusually active as a business man and through his tireless energy has done much to bring the Cass City community to the front in a business way.
Mr. Striffler was born in Lancaster, N.Y. on Jan. 6, 1851. On January 22, 1880, at Lancaster, he was united in marriage with Miss Sophia Helwig and the following March they came to Cass City, settling on the Striffler homestead just east of the corporation line of the village.
Mr. Striffer established a farm implement business here in 1882 which he conducted for a period of 19 years. At the age of 19 years, when still a resident of Lancaster, he commenced his activities as an auctioneer, and shortly after coming here, he entered in earnest into his career in this profession which he followed for about 35 years in this community. Many a sale had "Jake" Striffler in charge in that long period and he found it very difficult to give up auctioneering eight or ten years ago when his health made it advisable for him to do so, because he enjoyed the work and so many were insistent that he at least continue until their sales were made.
Engaged as a farmer, implement dealer, cattle buyer and auctioneer, all at one time, Mr. Striffler still found time to give attention to political affairs of the community. He served his township as supervisor, treasurer and highway commissioner and Cass City as village president and trustee.
After a life of unusual activity, Mr. Striffler found it extremely trying to give up his hard work when ill health forced him to "ease up" four years ago.
Funeral services were held at the Evangelical church of which Mr. Striffler was a member on Wednesday afternoon conducted by the pastor, Rev. C.F. Smith. Interment was made in Elkland cemetery.
Besides his widow, he leaves give children, Mrs. O.W. NIQUE of Decker, Mrs. A.A.RICKER and Calvin J. Striffler, both of Cass City, Mrs. Fred SMILEY of Evart, and Mrs. Laura LAWTHER of Flint; one granddaughter, Eleanor NIQUE; one brother, Chas. D. Striffler, and one sister, Mrs. Peter BURG, both of Cass City.
Relatives and friends from a distance in attendance at the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Samuel HELWIG of Lancaster, N.Y., Mrs. Elizabeth BOCKSTEDT of Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Frank SIMMET and Harley SIMMET of Middleton, Mich., Miss Bertha SIMMET of Ithaca, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MANN, Mrs. Elizabeth MANN and daughter, Lucile, Mr. and Mrs. Fred BROWN and Mrs. O. DENT, all of Carson City, Mrs. Caroline HELWIG, Marion HELWIG, Mr. and Mrs. Russell ERB and Chester LOESCHE, all of Bad Axe.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007) 
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22250 I24246  Striffler  Jacob H.  6 Jan 1851  31 May 1925  (Research):Census Information:

1880 Federal Census Household:
Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupatio
nFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
Henry STRIFFLER Self W Male W 67 FRANCE Farmer FRANCE FRANCE
Jacob STRIFFLER Son M Male W 30 NY Farmer FRANCE BAVARIA
Sophia STRIFFLER Wife M Female W 20 NY Keeping House BAVARIA BAVARIA
Charles STRIFFLER Brother S Male W 19 NY Farmer FRANCE BAVARIA
Susan STRIFFLER Sister S Female W 28 NY Keeping House FRANCE BAVARIA
John STRIFFLER Brother S Male W 17 NY At School FRANCE BAVARIA
Source Information:
Census Place Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan
Family History Library Film 1254607 NA
Film Number T9-0607
Page Number 97A

1900 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Cass City Village
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
SD 8, ED 111 Sheet 3A
52-52
Shiffler, Jacob Hd W M Jany 1851 49 M20 Ny Germany Germany Farmer and Implements
Shiffler, Sophia Wf W F April 1860 40 M 20 5/5 NY Germany Germany
Shiffler, Ida S Dtr W F Jany 1881 19 S Mich NY NY
Shiffler, Lillie Dtr W F Apr 1883 17 S Mich NY NY
Shiffler, Calvin J SOn W M May 1885 15 S Mich NY NY
Shiffler, Maggie M Dtr W F Sept 1892 7 S Mich NY NY
Shiffler, Laura E Dtr W F Apr 1896 4 S Mich NY NY
Stower, Frank Hired Man W M Mar 1870 S Mich Canada/Eng

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Township, Cass City Village
Enumerated 14 Apr 1910
SD 8, ED 113, Sheet 8B
70-70
Striffler, Jacob Hd M W 59 M1 30 NY Germany Germany Farmer
Striffler, Sophie Wf W F 50 M1 30 5/5 NY Germany Germany
Striffler, Maggie F Dtr W 17 S Mich NY NY
Striffler, Laura F Dtr W 14 S Mich NY NY 
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22251 I43835  Striffler  Jessie  26 Aug 1888  15 Jul 1968  She was listed as Jessie EISENBEIS on the SSDI.  STR06 
22252 I24249  Striffler  John  Abt 1863  Yes, date unknown  (Research):Missing from the 1870 census, when he should have been three?  STR06 
22253 I11992  Striffler  John "Uncle John"  15 Mar 1833  12 Jul 1922  Art Peck writes that they were among the first families in Tuscola County, Michigan, moving there about 1860 on land purchased for $2 an acre, land they had never seen. They cleared the land to establish a farm, a mile east and a mile north of Cass City. John was Elkland County, Michigan treasurer from 1868 to 1870, and again from 1885 through 1887.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Mich., Friday, July 14, 1922
Vol. 18, No. 9

John Striffler has Passed Away
Settled in Elkland Township 62 Years Ago; Prominent in the Early History of Cass City Community

On the tombstone we carve the name of our beloved dead and then two dates--the year of birth and the year of death. Between these two lies the history of the dead and yet so few know that history. Between Mar. 15, 1833 and July 12, 1922, lies the life history of John Striffler. He was born on a farm near Lancaster, N.Y. and passed on to his home eternal at Cass City, Michigan.

A few months after his marriage to Miss Mary Benkelman at Lancaster on Nov. 14, 1858, Mr. Striffler came to Tuscola county. They resided six months at Watrousville and then completed their journey overland through the timber to Elkland township where they hewed out a home in the woods, and finally saw beautiful farms take the place of the timber tracts. Mrs. Striffler passed away on May 4, 1913. Two children also preceded the father in death, one child at the age of four years, and Mrs. Salome Bien, a daughter, whose death occured but a few months ago.

Coming into the community when it was sparsely settled and all covered with timber and when it took four days' travel with ox teams to go from Vassar to the cite where Cass City now stands, Mr. Striffler had ample opportunity to test the hardships of early pioneer life in the Thumb district. His services in the early days proved valuable and his neighbors soon placed him with the responsibilities of various township offices.

John Striffler was a man of generous impluse and never forgot the hospitable ways of the pioneer. Friend or stranger never failed to find food and shelter if he sought it at his hands, and he delighted in kind and neighborly deeds. Many a poor family found relief from his storehouse and many people enjoyed his hospitality. His home was always open to all, poor or well-to-do, and many found pleasure in the entertainment provided therein. He had borne adversity bravely and enjoyed prosperity quietly. He had filled the various relations of life as husband, father, brother, friend and filled them satifactorily and his life work was well done.

He is survived by five children, Mrs. Archie MARK, G.A. STRIFFLER, Mrs. W.R. KAISER, and Miss Martha STRIFFLER, all of Cass City, and David STRIFFLER of Columbus, Georgia, 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Since the death of his wife, his daughter, Martha, has been the companion and faithful attendant of her father.

Funeral services will be held in the Evangelical church which Mr. Striffler attended for many years. It is planned to hold the service Saturday afternoon unless David Striffler, who is on his way home from Georgia, is delayed in his journey from the south.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007) 
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22254 I11992  Striffler  John "Uncle John"  15 Mar 1833  12 Jul 1922  (Research):
Census Information:

1850 Census
New York, Erie County, Lancaster
Enumerated 23 Aug 1850
Page 200
1048-1082
Otil Strifler 59 F $2550 Germany
Jacob Strifler 30 M Farmer
Susanna Strifler 27 F
Joseph Stifler 24 M Farmer
Christian Strifler 22 m Farmer
John Strifler 17 Farmer New York (sic)
David Strifler 14


1860 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland
58-56
John Striffler 27 Farmer $280 $75 NY
Mary Striffler 21 Domestic Wirtinburg, Germany
The household immediately following theirs was that of Jacob and Louisa Striffler

1870 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County
56-56
Striffler, John 37 Farmer $5,075 $860 NY
Striffler, Mary 31 Germ Wirtinburg
Striffler, Emeline 10 Mich
Striffler, Albert 6 Mich
Striffler, Salome 4 Mich
The households preceding theirs were occupied by Jacob and Louis Striffler (#53), Adam and Catherine Benkelmann (#54), George & Katherine Kolb (#55).

1880 Census
Census Place:Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan
Source:FHL Film 1254607 National Archives Film T9-0607
Page 95B Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John STRIFFLER Self M M W 47 NY Occ: Farmer Fa: FRANCE Mo: FRANCE
Mary STRIFFLER Wife F M W 41 WERTENBURG Occ: Keeping House Fa: WERTENBURG Mo: WERTENBURG
Emmiline STRIFFLER Dau F S W 19 MI Occ: Without Occupation Fa: NY Mo: WERTENBURG
George A. STRIFFLER Son M S W 16 MI Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: WERTENBURG
Salome STRIFFLER Dau F S W 13 MI Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: WERTENBURG
Martha STRIFFLER Dau F S W 7 MI Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: WERTENBURG
Esther STRIFFLER Dau F S W 2 MI Occ: At Home Fa: NY Mo: WERTENBURG
Leonard BUEHRLY Other M S W 21 WERTENBURG Occ:Farmer Fa: WERTENBURG Mo: WERTENBURG
Philipp STRIFFLER Nephew M S W19 NY Occ: Farmer Fa: NY Mo: NY

19 year old Philip Striffler is likely the son of David and Sophia Striffler of Lancaster, New York. David was said to have died in 1872, and it appears that at least his oldest son left New York after his father died, so perhaps Philip did as well. Leonard Buehrly was from same village in Germany as Mary, and would later marry the granddaughter of her brother, Frederick Benkelman.

1900 Census, Michigan, Tuscola, Elkland, ED 110
Enumerated the 12th of June, 1900 by John Marshall
SD 8, ED 110, Sheet 6 B
125-125
Archie and Emeline Mark and family
126 126
Striffler, John Hd W M March 1833 67 M 41 NY France France Farmer
Striffler, Mary Wife W F May 1839 61 M 41 7/6 Germany Germany Germany 1856
Striffler, Martha Dtr W F Nov 1871 28 S Michigan NY Germany
Striffler, Ester Dtr W F May 1878 22 S Michigan NY Germany
Striffler, David A. W M Aug 1883 16 S Michigan NY Germany Farm Laborer
Bean, Saloma Dtr W F Sep 1866 22 Ed 3/3 Michigan NY Germany
Bean, Stanley G.Son W M Dec 1892 7 S Michigan Michigan Germany
Bean, Paul P. G. Son W M May 1894 6 S Michigan Michigan Germany
Bean, William D. G. Son W M Dec 1895 4 S Michigan Michigan Germany

1910 Census, Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, ED 113, Cass City Village
Enumerated 13 Apr 1910
SD 8, ED 113, Sheet No 5 B

138-138
Striffler, John Hd M W 76 M1 NY Germany Germany
Own Income
Striffler, Mary Wife 70 M1 6/6 Germany Germany Germany
Striffler, Martha Dtr F W 37 S Mich Germany Germany

They were living in the household immediately preceding that of Mary's nephew, Benjamin Benkelman, Sr. 
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22255 I24273  Striffler  John B.  Jul 1864  14 Jan 1952  Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast
Volume 15, Sept. 1, 1952.

Deaths

John B. Striffler, 87, of Buffalo, N.Y., Jan 14.

 
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22256 I24273  Striffler  John B.  Jul 1864  14 Jan 1952  (Research):
Census Inforomation:

1900 Census
New York, Niagara County, Town of Lockport vol 189, Page 185
Enumerated 11 Jun 1900 Peter H Hayes
SD 18 ED 66 Sheet 9A
108-108
Striffler, John B Hd W M July 1887 (sic) 35 M 16 NY NY NY Blacksmith
Striffler, Ida E Wf W F Jan --- 36 M 16 NY NY NY
Striffler, Allen G Son W M Aug --- 13 S NY NY NY
Striffler, Mabel E Dau W F Jan 1888 12 S NY NY NY
Striffler, Roy C Son W M Aug 1890 9 S NY NY NY
Striffler, Floyd Son W M Nov 1892 7 S NY NY NY
Leinback, Elizabeth Mother-in-law Sep 1855 64 NY NY NY

1910 Census
New York, Niagara County, Second Election District, City of Lockport
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 18 ED 24 Sheets 7A and 7B Stamped 194
Sunnyside Street
27-143-144
Striffler, John B Hd M W 45 M1 25 NY NY NY Clerk Hardware Store
Striffler, Ida Wf F W 46 M1 25 4/4 NY Pa NY
Striffler, Glenn Son M W 23 S NY NY NY Shipping Clerk Machine Shop
Striffler, Mabel Dtr F W 22 SD NY NY NY Saleslady Dry Good Store
Striffler, Ray Son M W 20 S NY NY NY Bookkeeper Coal Office
Striffler, Lloyd Son M W 17 S NY NY NY Clerk Truck Co
Leinbech, Elizabeth Mother-in-law NY Germany Germany

1920 Census
New York, Niagara County, Town of Lockport
3 January 1920
SD 20 ED 92 Sheet 3A Stamped 223
Sunnyside Street
27-63-65
Striffler, John B Hd M W 44 M NY NY NY Machinist Machine Shop
Striffler, Ida E Wf F W 55 M NY Pa NY
Leinbach, Eliza Mother-in-law F W 84 Wd NY German Germany

1930 Census
New York, Niagara County, Lockport, Eighth Ward
Enumerated 9 Apr 1930
SD 32-27 SD 6 Sheet 8A Stamped 64
Bacon St
182-191
Striffler, Glenn Hd $3500 M W 43 M 26 NY NY NY Chief Inspector Gear Co
Striffler, Maud Wf F W 39 M 23 NY NY NY Manager Ladies Wearing
Striffler, Leslie Son W M 14 S NY NY NY
Wiser,Roland? Jack Lodger M W 9 S NY NY NY
Sunnyside Street
27-136-195
Striffler, John B Hd O $3300 m W 65 M 20 NY NY NY Tool Clerk Machine Shop
Striffler, Ida Wf F W 66 M 21 NY Pennsylvania NY





 
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22257 I39764  Striffler  John E.  9 Mar 1906  1 Jan 1964  Steubenville Herald Star
Friday, January 3, 1964:

RAYLAND: John E. Striffler, 57, of RD 1. Rayland, died Thursday in his home. He was a mechanic by trade.

Mr. Striffler was a member of the Bridgeport Lutheran Church.

He leaves his widow, Mrs. Georgia Littleton Striffler ; four daughters, Mrs. Sandra Duke of Mingo Junction, Mrs. Tricia Dawson of Rayland, Alma (sic) Striffler, serving with the U.S. Navy, and Doris Striffler at home; five sons, John, David, Robert, Larry and Leahdon, all at home; two brothers, William and Joseph, and two sisters, Mrs. Bryan Blacktod and Mrs. Alva McKinney, all in Pennsylvania, and four grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Ridgley Funeral Home, Smithfield; services Monday, 2 p.m. Hopewell Cemetery.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)

Note by Judith Muck: In the obituary, they refer to Alma Striffler as female. The name is actually Alva Raymond Striffler. I have a notice of his training in the Navy, a notice of his engagement to be married and SSDI listing. 
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22258 I24284  Striffler  John Francis "Frank"  4 Aug 1857  4 Dec 1930  1880 Kansas Federal census, Pottawatomie county, Ks. Clear Creek township
He was a laborer. Living in the D. S. Shehi household. 
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22259 I24284  Striffler  John Francis "Frank"  4 Aug 1857  4 Dec 1930  (Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Kansas, Pottawatomie County, Clear Creek Township
Enumerated 20 and 22 June 1900
SD 85 ED 137 Sheet 41A
119-119
Strifler, Frank Head W M Aug 1858 42 M 7 NY Canada Eng Canada Eng Farmer
Strifler, Milo Bella Wf W F Sept 1872 27 M 7 1/1 Kansas Ohio Ohio
Strifler, Maud Inez Dtr W FSept 1896 S Kansas Kansas NY

1910 Census
Kansas, Pottawatomie County, Clear Creek Twp
Enumerated 18 abd 19 May 1910
SD 4 ED 115 Sheet 5B
101-101
Strifler, Frank Head M W 52 M1 15 New York France/French Canada/French Farmer
Strifler, Mila Wf F W 38 M1 15 2/1 Kansas US US
Strifler, Maude Dtr F W 14 S Kansas NY Kansas
 
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22260 I12715  Striffler  John Leonard  Jun 1857  29 Apr 1874  Tombstone reads:

Striffler, Leonard,d. 29 Apr 1874, 16y 9m 19d

BonnieMargaret Jacobs writes that he died of scarlet fever, as did his younger siblings, Lydia and Jacob. 
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22261 I12738  Striffler  Joseph  18 Sep 1825  25 Feb 1902  Tri-County Chronicle
Cass City, Mich., Friday, February 28, 1902
Vol. 3 No 41
Page 1

Passed the Portals

Another Pioneer citizen, Joseph Striffler, passed away last Tuesday morning. During the past three years he had been gradually failing, and most of the time was as helpless as a child. During all those weary weeks and months he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Samuel BENKELMAN, who with unusual filial love cared for her father, although at times the care and anxiety thurst upon her became exceedingly burdensome. Joseph Striffler, during his younger years, was a man of sterling character, always true to his convictions and was more than ordinarily successful in the affairs of this world. His days were many. He lived to be nearly 77 years old. The deceased was born in Alsace, Germany, Sept. 17, 1825. He came to American with his parents in his fourth year and settled in Erie county, N.Y. In the year 1854 he was united in marriage to with Rosanna BALBASH of Lancaster, N.Y. and the same year moved to Scotland County, Mo., residing there elven years and from thence removed to Lee County, Ia. In November, 1876, he moved with his two daughters, and a foster child, now Mrs. J. BENKELMAN, his wife having died the previous year, to Cass City, where he has lived ever since. His two daughters, Mrs. Jacob MAIER and Mrs. Samuel BENKELMAN, survive him. The funeral was held at the Evangelical church on Thursday morning, Rev. L. BRUMM officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Elkland Cemetery.

Note: Joseph Striffler's foster daughter was Augusta Krehl, who married John Adam Benkelman.

A copy of his actual death certificate can be viewed online here:

http://seekingmichigan.org/

Indexed as Joseph Striffler

 
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22262 I12738  Striffler  Joseph  18 Sep 1825  25 Feb 1902  (Research):
Census Information:

1850 Census
New York, Erie County, Lancaster
Enumerated 23 Aug 1850
Page 200
1048-1082
Otil Strifler 59 F $2550 Germany
Jacob Strifler 30 M Farmer
Susanna Strifler 27 F
Joseph Stifler 24 M Farmer
Christian Strifler 22 m Farmer
John Strifler 17 Farmer New York (sic)
David Strifler 14


1860 Census
Missouri, Scotland County, Green Township
Enumerated 31 July 1860
Page 196
1405-1376
Joseph Striffler 35 M Farmer $500 $375 France
Rosanna Striffler 25 F Wirtemberg
Fanny Striffler 4 F Iowa

1870 Census
Iowa, Lee County, Franklin Twp, P.O. Franklin Center
Enumerated July 1870
27-27
Striffler, Joseph 45 M W Farmer $4000 $7600 France
Striffler, Rosina 35 F W Keeping House Wurttemburg
Striffler, Fannie 14 F W Attending School Iowa
Striffler, Mary 8 F W Mo

1880 Federal Census, Michigan, Tuscola, Elkland, ED 400
Page Fifteen SD 3D ED 400
Enumerated on the 12th of June 1880
George D. Peterhaus
C, 96
#140-140
Striffler, Joseph W M 54 Farmer France France France
Striffler, Mary W F 19 Daughter Housekeeper NY? France Wurtemberg
???, Augusta W F 10 Boarder At School Iowa Wurtemberg Bavaria (Foster Child?)

The home immediately following his was that of Jacob & Louisa Striffler.

1900 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Cass City
Enumerated 9 Jun 1900 A.D. Gillis
SD 8 ED 111 Sheet 5B

HH 109-112 Adam (b. 1861 NY) and Susan MUCK (b. 1862, NY)

HH 110-113
Bankleman, Samuel Hd W M August 1857 42 M 18 NY Germany Germany
Bankleman, Mary Wife W F Dec 1861 48 M 18 3/3 Mo Germany Germany
Bankleman, Bertha Dtr W F August 1883 16 S Mich NY Mich
Bankleman, Joseph Son W M Oct 1889 10 S Micg NY Mo
Bankleman, Ward Son W M Feb 1894 6 S Mich NY Mo
Striffer, Joseph F in Law W M Spet 1826 73 W 40 Mich (sic) NY (sic) Mo (sic) 
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22263 I39762  Striffler  Joseph A.  16 Nov 1904  1 Dec 1975  Beaver County Times
Dec. 2, 1975 page
Joseph A. Striffler, 71, of Big Sewickley Creek Road, RD 3 Sewickley, died Monday, Dec. 1 1975, in Sewickley Valley Hospital following an extended illness.

Born Nov. 16, 1904, in Old Economy, son of the late Edward F. and Mary Kindelburger Striffler, he was a life-long resident of the Ambridge area.

He was a former employe of Armco Steel Corp., Ambridge retiring in 1964, and was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Ambridge.

Surviving are his widow, Florence Guenon Striffler; a son, Edward F., Economy; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (mary Lee) Holler, Warrendale, and Mrs. Paul (Louise) Yoos, Clarks Mills, Pa; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, a brother William Striffler, Melbourne, Fla.; and two sisters, Mrs. Byron (Margaret) Blackford, Ingomar, and Mrs. Alva (Anna) McKinney, Wexford.

Friends are being received today and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Kenneth E. Hare Funeral Home, 500 Park Road, Ambridge.

The body will be taken Thursday at 12 noon to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Ridge Road Extension, Ambridge, to be in state until time of service at 1 p.m. The Rev. Richard R. Heineman, his pastor, will officiate.

Interment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Daugherty Township.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck) 
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22266 I5962  Striffler  Katherine Luise  10 Dec 1899  18 Mar 1989  Cass City Chronicle
December 24, 1920

Miss Katherine Striffler of Battle Creek came today to spend the vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Striffler.

Volume 25 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 6, 1965, reported that Katherine and Earl spent two months traveling abroad, throughout Europe and the Middle East. While in Germany, they stopped in G?ppingen, the town in which her mother, Marie Kaiser Striffler, was born.

Katherine Stiffler Buchanan was one of the cousins of BonnieMargaret Jacobs who recounted many of the stories told to her by her grandmother, Louisa Benkelman Striffler.
 
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22267 I28694  Striffler  Laura E.  Apr 1896  Yes, date unknown  Cass City Chronicle
December 24, 1920
Around Our Town

Miss Laura Striffler of Yale is spending the holiday season with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Striffler.

Volume 25 of the STIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published September 6, 1965, reported that "Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Ball (Ruth Benkelman) and Mrs. Wilmot Carpenter (Mae Benkelman) entertained Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Smiley (Margaret Striffler) and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Weaver (Laura Striffler) at their trailers in Pinellas Park, Florida, last winter. This is an annual event for them. 
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22268 I28694  Striffler  Laura E.  Apr 1896  Yes, date unknown  (Research):Census Listings:

1930 Census
Michigan, Genesee County, Flint City, Ward 2
Enumerated April 10. 1930
ED 25-26 SD 10 Sheet 15B
1406-271-378
Weaver, Amos W. Hd O $5000 M W 33 M 25 Mich Pa Oh Heat Tester Auto Factory
Weaver, Laura E. Wf F W 33 M 25 Mich NY NY
Weaver, Douglas A. Son M W 3 8/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Weaver, David W. Son M W 0 5/ 12 S Mich Mich Mich 
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22269 I5950  Striffler  Leonard "Len"  5 May 1891  9 Jan 1983  Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, January 12, 1983
Page 2
Shabbona News

Leonard Striffler dies at 91

Leonard Striffler, 91, the last member of the pioneer Striffler family of Cass City, died Monday at Provincial House.

He was born May 5, 1891, on the homestead farm, in Elkland Township, the son of Solomon and Katherine (Buerk) Stiffler.

Striffler had been a life member of Tyler Lodge No. 317, F and AM, Cass City, the Cass City chapter of the International Order of Odd-fellows, and years ago had been the manager of Madison Pickle Co. of Cass City for more than 25 years.

He is survived by one brother, Louis Striffler, Detroit, and five nieces and nephews. One brother and four sisters preceded him in death.

A Masonic memorial service was conducted Tuesday evening at Little's Funeral Home, Cass City.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Little's, with Rev. Eldred Kelley of the Salem United Methodist Church, Cass City, officiating.

Burial was in Elkland Township Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)


Len Striffler, along with his sister Gertrude, dug deep in their memories for the stories of the Striffler family for BonnieMargaret Jacobs when she was preparing her 1981 manuscipt about the history of the Benkelman family.
 
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22270 I28698  Striffler  Lillian E.  6 Nov 1886  19 Nov 1965  Cass City Chronicle
Volume 59, Number 32
Thursday, November 25, 1965


Mrs. MacPhail Succumbs Friday

Mrs. Lillian MacPhail, 79, pioneer of Cass City and wife of a former Cass City businessman, died Friday at Hills and Dales General Hospital.

She had been in ill health for a year and suffered for many years from arthritis.

She was born in Elkland township, Nov. 6, 1886, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Striffler.

She married Angus MacPhail in Argyle Jan. 7, 1914. Mr. MacPhail started and operated a successful business as a funeral director in Cass City from 1920 until shortly before his death on Sept. 19, 1952 (sic).

Mrs. MacPhail was a member of the Cass City Methodist Church.

Surviving are: a son Dr. Albert MacPhail of Flint; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Sandham of Cass City and Mrs. Ruth Moreton of Detroit, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Little's Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. james Braid, pastor of the First Methodist Chruch, officiated.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008) 
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22271 I28698  Striffler  Lillian E.  6 Nov 1886  19 Nov 1965  (Research):Census Listings:

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated 4 April 1930
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheets 2A and 2B Stamped 185


40-41
McPhail, Angus Hd M W 49 M 33 Mich Scotland Scotland Mortician Undertaking
McPhail, Lillian E Wife F W 41 m 25 Mich NY Ct
McPhail, Albert A Son Adopted M W 3/12 S Mich Ohio Ohio 
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22272 I28691  Striffler  Lillian S.  18 Apr 1883  2 Aug 1964  Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan
Friday, January 23, 1931

"Twenty-five years ago"

January 26, 1906

While assisting in the use of a meat chopper, Miss Lillian Striffler accidentally cut off the end of the middle finger of her left hand.

"Thirty-five years ago"

January 24, 1896

At the Evangelical church, the following Sunday School officers have been elected for the ensuing year: Supt., Mrs. Lena SCHWEGLER; ass't supt., Mrs. Mary BENKELMAN; sec., J. MAIER; treas., Adam BENKELMAN; librarian, Miss Lillie Striffler; ass't librarian, Miss Maud MAIER; organist, Miss Martha STRIFFLER; ass't organist, Oscar LENZNER.

Note: It appears this articles above related to Lillie. It is possible, however, either or both were about her cousin, also named Lillian Striffler, of nearby Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan. The cousins were only about three years apart in age.

Cass City Chronicle
August 4, 1933

Mrs. E. Bockstedt and granddaughter, Lois Bockstedt, of Buffalo, New York, are spending some time at the A.A. Ricker home.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, August 6, 1964
Page Six

Hold Services for Mrs. A.A. Ricker

Final services for Mrs. Lillian S. Ricker, 81, lifelong Cass City resident were held Wednesday afternoon at Little's Funeral Home following her death Sunday, Aug. 2, at Hills and Dales General Hospital where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. She had been in ill health for the past year.

Born in Cass City April 18, 1883, Mrs. Ricker was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Striffler. She married Arthur A. Ricker in Cass City April 15, 1908, where they made their home. He preceded her in death Nov. 8, 1955.

Mrs. Ricker was a member of the EUB Church in Cass City.

Surviving are: three sisters, Mrs. Ida NIQUE of Cass City, Mrs. F.A. (Margaret) SMILEY of Pontiac and Mrs. A.W. (Laura) WEAVER of Flint. A son and a brother preceded her in death.

The Rev. R.E. Betts officiated over the services and interment was in the family lot in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007) 
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22273 I5949  Striffler  Louis John  13 Jan 1903  8 Apr 1986  Volume 28 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 2, 1968, reported that he retired from Manufacturers National Bank in Detroit.

Cass City Chronicle
April 30, 1986
Obituaries, Page 14

Louis J. Striffler

Services for Louis John Striffler, 83, were held in the Verheyden Funeral Home in Grosse Pointe April 9. Mr. Striffler died at Cottage Hospital April 8.

He was born Jan. 13, 1903, the son of Solomon and Katherine Striffler at the home on Schwegler Rd. northeast of Cass City.

Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

Burial was in Elkland Cemetery Thursday, April 10. Services were conducted by the Rev. Clare Patton, of Salem United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Icele, and several nieces and nephews.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Not listed in BonnieMargaret Jacobs 1981 manuscript. 
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22274 I29563  Striffler  Lucy  Aft 1887  Bef 1910  Died in early childhood.  STR06 
22275 I12720  Striffler  Lydia  20 Nov 1874  7 Mar 1957  Moore Resident Dies in Billings

Mrs. Lydia Zinnecker, 82, resident of Moore nearly 28 years, died of a heart ailment at 1:37 a.m. Thursday in a Billings hospital. She entered the hospital Wednesday night.

She had been visiting two weeks in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Harry Miller of Billings, Rt. 3, when she became ill.

The body was taken to the Creel Funeral Home in Lewiston where funeral services at 3 p.m. Saturday will be conducted by the Rev. Raymond Ginther of the Moore Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Moore Cemetery.

Mrs. Zinnecker was born Nov. 20, 1874, in Cass City, Mich., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Striffler. She was married to George Zinnecker in Cass City Nov. 22, 1893, and they lived in Michigan until 1912.

They then went to Starkweather, N. D., where they lived four years before moving to Garfield county. They lived there until 1929, when they moved to Moore in Fergus county.

Mr. Zinnecker, a carpenter, died in Moore Feb. 15, 1955. Mrs. Zinnecker was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Surviving Mrs. Zinnecker, besides the daughter in Billings, are two other daughters, Mrs. George Steinar of Gary, Ind., and Mrs. Hal Lucas of Superior, three sons, L. F. Zinnecker of Moore, Henry Zinnecker of Long Beach, Calif., and Dr. Kenneth Zinnecker of Columbus, Ohio; 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. 
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22276 I12717  Striffler  Lydia May  Abt 1866  2 May 1874  Tombstone reads age 8 years, 4 months and 16 days  STR06 
22277 I29349  Striffler  Mabel E.  21 Nov 1887  3 Feb 1976  The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROACAST-1964 reported that Mr. Walter Riley and Mabel Striffler Riley of Kenmore, N.Y., a Buffalo suburb, were celebrating their wedding of 1914 (just 50 years ago in June) when Mr. and Mrs. Stanley A. Striffler made a short visit to Buffalo on the cruise ship the S.S. South American. Besides reminiscing about their wedding trip to Cass City, the Rileys took the Strifflers on a tour of the Towanda area and the Riley Gear Plant. Mabel is of the John Striffler family in New York and related news of the Lockport contingent of the family.


North Tonawanda NY Evening News
Wednesday, February 4, 1976

RILEY -

Mabel M. Riley, Feb. 3, 1976, of the Blocker Homes, Williamsville, N.Y.

Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Riley; mother of Donald W. (Ellen C.) Riley and Mrs. Harley G. (Norma J.) Styer, sister of Floyd Striffler of Lockport; grandmother of Ms. Karen E. Riley, Larry E. and Diane L. Styer.

Friends may call Wenesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Lester H. Wedekindt, Inc., Funeral Home, 3290 Delaware Ave. Funeral service in the Little Chapel of the Elms, Elmlawn Cemetery, Thursday mornina at eleven o'clock. Friends are invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Heart Association of WNY, c/o Statler Hilton, Buffalo, N.Y. 14202.

Mrs. Riley was a member of the Kenmore Baptist Church.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck) 
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22278 I28693  Striffler  Margaret M. "Maggie"  21 Oct 1892  Dec 1980  Cass City Chronicle
December 11, 1980
Cass City Social and Personal Items
Page Two

Dick Dillman of Saginaw notified relatives Monday that Mrs. Margaret Striffler Smiley, 88, a native of Cass City, died Monday in a Flint nursing home. Funeral services were to be held Wednesday from the Donaldson Funeral Home in Pontiac. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Laura Weaver of Flint, and several nieces and nephews.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007) 
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22279 I28693  Striffler  Margaret M. "Maggie"  21 Oct 1892  Dec 1980  (Research):Census Records:

1930 Census
Michigan, Oakland County, Waterford Twp, Drayton Plains Village
Enumerated 10 April 1930
ED 63-132 SD 14 Sheet 12B
#274-341
Smiley, Fred A Own $6000 HD M W 41 M@31 Ohio PA Ohio Salesman Real Estate
Smiley, Margaret M Wf F W 37 M@27 Michigan NY NY 
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22280 I39767  Striffler  Margaret T.  22 Oct 1909  25 Mar 2004  Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
March 29, 2004

Margaret T.E. Blackford, Formerly of Franklin Park

Margaret T.E. (Striffler) Watenpool Blackford, 94, formerly of Franklin Park, died Thursday, March 25, 2004, in Passavant Retirement Community, Zelienople. She was born Oct. 22, 1909, in Ambridge to the late Edward and Mary (Kindelberger) Striffler and also was predeceased by her husbands, Allan J. Watenpool and Byron H. Blackford. Margaret was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Franklin Park. Surviving are daughter Shirley Wright of Zelienople, son Robert A. Watenpool of Marshall, sister Anna M. McKinney of Zelienople, four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the HERBERT R. KING JR. FUNERAL HOME INC., 2841 Woodland Circle at Route 8, Hampton. Services at 11 a.m. Monday in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Please meet at the church at 10:30. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Passavant Retirement Community, 401 S. Main St., Zelienople, PA 16063 or Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2500 Brandt School Road, Wexford, PA 15090. www.kingfuneralhome.com. 
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22281 I12727  Striffler  Martha "Mattie"  10 Nov 1871  25 Oct 1943  Her father's obituary indicated that Martha, the eldest daughter still at home, remained single and in her father's home to care for him, after the death of her mother. She never married. At the time of the 1930 census, she was living with her sister and brother-in-law, Archibald and Emeline Mark, in Cass City Village.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan
Friday, January 23, 1931
"Thirty-five years ago: January 24, 1896"

At the Evangelical church, the following Sunday School officers have been elected for the ensuing year: Supt., Mrs. Lena SCHWEGLER; ass't supt., Mrs. Mary BENKELMAN; sec., J. MAIER; treas., Adam BENKELMAN; librarian, Miss Lillie STRIFFLER; ass't librarian, Miss Maud MAIER; organist, Miss Martha STRIFFLER; ass't organist, Oscar LENZNER.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 29, 1943

Miss Martha Striffler, 71, a lifelong resident of this vicinity, passed away in her home Monday evening after a long illness.

Miss Striffler, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Striffler, was born Nov. 10, 1871, on the Striffler farm in Elkland township and spent her entire life here.

She was a member of long standing of the Evangelical Church where she taught a Sunday School class for many years. She was also active in the Woman's Missionary Society and the Ladies' Aid and held offices in both societies for a number of years. She was a very faithful attendant at all Church services as long as her health permitted. She was also a member of the Townsend Club.

She is survived by a sister, Mrs. W.R. Kaiser of Detroit, and two brothers, George Albert Striffler of Cass City and David Striffler of Columbus, Ga.

The remains were at the Munro Funeral Home until Wednesday when they were taken to her own home on Houghton Street. At noon Thursday the body was taken to the Evangelical Church where it lay in state until the hour of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Rev. S.P Kirn, pastor of the church, officiated and burial was in Elkland cemetery.

Pallbearers were Stanley Bien of Lansing, John and Kenneth Kaiser of Detroit and Edward Mark of Cass City, all nephews, and Ben Schwegler and Fred Buehrly, nephews by marriage.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007) 
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22283 I24287  Striffler  Martin "Mart" Ellsworth  17 May 1862  Yes, date unknown  THE ONAGA JOURNAL 22 Feb 1882

Clear Creek items 19 FEb 1882: Mr. Geo. Bauman and family are well on their way to California by this time. We understant Mart Striffler went with them.

Don Staton writes that Martin died in California in 1950, living in California for at least 40 years prior to his death. He had at least four children. 
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22284 I24279  Striffler  Mary  Abt 1843  Yes, date unknown  Not listed with her parents at the time of the 1860 census. Don Staton believes she went to Cass City around 1879 and there married C. M. Kelly. The 1880 Federal census, for the Village of Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan, has a listing for the household of C. M. KELLY, age 54, and Mary Kelly, his wife, age 36. They were both listed as born in New York. It was shown that both his parents were born in New York as well, and the place of birth of Mary's parents was shown as Germany.
 
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22285 I12012  Striffler  Mary  8 Dec 1860  5 Aug 1952  Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan
Friday, January 23, 1931
"Thirty-five years ago: January 24, 1896"

At the Evangelical church, the following Sunday School officers have been elected for the ensuing year: Supt., Mrs. Lena SCHWEGLER; ass't supt., Mrs. Mary BENKELMAN; sec., J. MAIER; treas., Adam BENKELMAN; librarian, Miss Lillie Striffler; ass't librarian, Miss Maud MAIER; organist, Miss Martha STRIFFLER; ass't organist, Oscar LENZNER.

Cass City Chronicle
August 8, 1952, page 1

Mrs. Benkelman, Pioneer Resident, Buried Thursday

Cass City lost a respected member of its community Thursday morning when Mrs. Mary Benkelman, 91, died at her home here after a period of declining health. A pioneer resident of this community, Mrs. Benkelman had spent over three-quarters of a century in Cass City and Elkland Township. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Striffler, she was born Dec. 8, 1860 in Madison, Mo., and with her father and sister, the late Mrs. Jacob MEIER, came to Elkland Township in 1875.

Mrs. Benkelman married Samuel G. Benkelman Nov. 28, 1888. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1988 and Mr. Benkelman died in 1940.

Mrs. Benkelman was one of the founders of the Woman's Study Club in Cass City and served as president of the organization in 1910 and 1927. She was a member of the Adult Ladies's Class of the Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Douglas Funeral Home. Rev. F.W. Porter, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiated and burial was in Elkland Cemetery. Surviving are two sons, Joseph and Ward Benkelman of Cass City, a niece, Miss Laura MAIER, and a nephew, Fred MAIER.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong) 
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22286 I29135  Striffler  Mary Elizabeth  4 Mar 1908  11 Jan 1997  Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, January 15, 1997
Page 5
Obituaries

Mary Gardiner

Mary Elizabeth Gardiner, 88, of Port Austin, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997, at her home following a long illness.

She was born March 4, 1908, in Argyle, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Zinnecker) Striffler. She married Edward B. Gardiner Oct. 1, 1941, in Ohio. He died in October 1982.

One of the founding members of the Port Austin United Protestant Church, she was also a board member of the Port Austin Township Library, a member of the U&I Club of Port Austin, Port Austin Senior Citizens Club, Port Austin Women's Club, the Priscilla Club of Port Austin and the Audubon Society of Michigan. She and her husband retired in 1956 from the Detroit House of Corrections in Plymouth to Broken Rocks near Port Austin.

Surviving are one sister, Florence Southworth of Elkton; one step-grandson; 2 step-great-granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by one step-daughter, Virginia Klopp; 3 brothers, Roy, Delmar and Daniel Striffler; 3 sisters, Ethel Orr, Ione Sturm and Wilma Fry, and one step-great-grandson.

Services were to be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe, with the Rev. Ray A. Jacques, pastor of the Port Austin United Protestant Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Colfax Township Mausoleum.

Memorials may be given to the Port Austin Township Library.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2008) 
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22287 I28703  Striffler  Mary Ethel  28 Mar 1894  22 Mar 1967  Ethel's granddaugher, Susan Orr Wagner, writes that she was named Mary Ethel Striffler, but was always called Ethel. When her younger sister, Mary Elizabeth was born and went by her first name Mary, her elder sister Ethel dropped Mary from her name entirely. On census records she was referred to as Ethel M, changing her first name to her middle initial.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, March 30, 1967

Double Services for the Robert H. Orrs

Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Orr, natives of the Cass City area, were held Thursday, March 28, at the funeral home in Pigeon.

Mr. Orr, 74, died Monday, March 20 in the Pigeon hospital after a brief illness. He was born May 10, 1892, in Cass City. His wife, 72, the former Ethel Striffler, died Wednesday, March 22, in the same hospital. She was born March 28, 1894, in Sanilac county.

The couple were married Aug. 15, 1916, at Cass City and in 1917 they moved to Pigeon where he operated a drugstore.

Their survivors are: two daughters, Mrs. Albert Fetting and Miss Marjorie Orr, both of Saginaw; two sons, Robert of Livonia and John of Pigeon, and eight grandchildren.

Mr. Orr is also survived by one brother, Morton Orr of Cass City. Four sisters and a brother are among Mrs. Orr's survivors. They are: Mrs. Wilma Fry of Port Huron, Mrs. E.B. Gardiner of Port Austin, Mrs. Ione Sturm of Detroit, Mrs. George Southworth of Elkton, and the Rev. Roy Striffler.

Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2008) 
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22288 I28703  Striffler  Mary Ethel  28 Mar 1894  22 Mar 1967  (Research):
Census Information:

1930 Census
Michigan, Huron County, Pigeon, Winsor Township
Enumerated April 9, 1930
ED 32-39 SD 11 Sheet 5B
133-137
Orr, Robert H. Hd O $3000 R M W 37 M 24 Michigan Ireland Canada-English Druggist Drug Store
Orr, Ethel M Wf F W 36 M 22 Mich Mich Germany
Orr, Ethel M Dtr F W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
Orr, Robert S Son M W 8 S Mich Mich Mich
Orr, John L Son M W 4 3/12 Mich Mich Mich 
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22289 I24255  Striffler  Mary Pauline  11 Nov 1878  8 Jan 1967  Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, January 12, 1967
Page Four

Mrs. Mary Helwig Succumbs in Caro

Mrs. Mary Pauline Helwig, 83, died Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, Caro, following a lengthy illness. She was the widow of Edward Helwig.

Born Nov. 11, 1878, in Tuscola county, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Striffler. She and Mr. Helwig were married Sept. 26, 1906, and they made their home on a farm on Schwegler Road. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1956. Mr. Helwig died Aug. 24, 1959.

A lifelong resident the Cass City area, she was also a life member of the Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church.

Surviving are: one son, Clark of Cass City; one sister, Mrs. Barbara Griffin of California; one granddaughter, Mrs. Donald (Judy) Finkbeiner, and three great-grandchildren, all of Cass City.

The Rev. Ira Wood, pastor of Cass City EUB Church, officiated at the funeral services held Tuesday afternoon at Little's Funeral Home.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008) 
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22290 I24255  Striffler  Mary Pauline  11 Nov 1878  8 Jan 1967  (Research):Census Information

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 15 and 16 April 1910
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 1A Stamped 121

HH 6-6
George and Catherine HELWIG
HH 10-10
George and Emilia KRAPF
HH 12-12
Helwig, Edward Hd M W 33 M1 3 NY NY NY Farmer
Helwig, Mary Wf F W 30 M1 3 0 Mich NY Germany 
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22291 I4575               
22292 I12742  Striffler  Peter  15 Mar 1815  17 Jan 1882  On Ruth Marchetti's website, she writes: "One internet source gives Christian as a middle name. He had a brother named Christian, so I am not sure if this is accurate or not. Moved to America 1830, arriving May 24 & living in Buffalo, NY. He, along with Henry and Jacob, are listed in 1840, 1850 and 1855 Census records as living in Buffalo, NY. Brother David stayed in New York, making his home in Lancaster. The rest of the family ended up in Cass City, Michigan, except for Peter, who moved to Kansas. Dates conflict between family records and published obituary on when he moved to Kansas. Family accounts put them moving to Kansas no earlier that 1867 after the birth of their last child. If newspaper is correct (1859), the last 3 or 4 children would have been born in Kansas."

THE ONAGA JOURNAL 26 JAN 1882
Clear Creek items 17 Jan. 1882: It is with sadness that we report the death of one of our oldest settlers, Mr. Peter Striffler. Last Friday morning he was out about his work, as usual, but about 10 o'clock he went into the house and laid down, and complained of feeling unwell. About 11 o'clock he raised up to vomit and fell over, partly on the floor. His wife, ran to the nearest neighbors for help, when he was placed back on the bed, dead. Funeral services were held at the Bluff Creek school house Sunday afternoon. While the corpse was being viewed by the friends, someone remarked that he did not look like a dead person, considerable excitement ensued, when it was decided to have an examination. Dr. Dean was sent for, who, upon arrival, pronounced his dead, and that in his opinion his death was caused from an affliction of the heart. Mr. Striffler was a good neighbor and citizen, and his loss will long be felt in the community. The bereaved family has the heartfelt sympathy of the whole neighborhood. He was 66 years old and has been a resident of Kansas for a good many years.

RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project: Havensville, Pottawatomie co, Ks. Area Working database (Merrie Pinick: cftm648@yahoo.com ) dated 2008-08-17 
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22293 I12742  Striffler  Peter  15 Mar 1815  17 Jan 1882  (Research):
Census Information:

1860 Federal Census
Clarence, Erie County, NY
Enumerated the 13th day of July 1860 by A. Prince
741-747
Peter Striffler 45 M Farmer $--- $200 Germany
Catherine Striffler 42 F Germany
Daniel Striffler 15 M N.Y.
Emma Strifller 13 F N.Y.
Isabel Striffler 10 F N. Y. Attended School
Tilla Striffler 6 F N.Y. Attended School
Peter Striffler 5 M N.Y.
Frank Striffler 3 M N.Y.
Bennet Striffler 2 M. N.Y.
Wm. Striffler 5/12 M N.Y.

1870 Federal Census
Kansas, Pottawatomie County, Pottawatomie
Enumerated 22 July 1870 by Sophronius Lee
174-173
Striffler, Peter 56 Farmer $150 France
Striffler, Catherine 50 Keeping House France
Striffler, Martin 8 At Home NY
Striffler, Jessie 3 At Home NY

1880 Federal Census Household:
Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupationFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
Peter STRIFFLER Self M Male W 65 FRANCE Farmer FRANCE FRANCE
Cathrine STRIFFLER Wife M Female W 61 FRANCE House Keeping FRANCE FRANCE
Martan STRIFFLER Son S Male W 18 NY Laborer FRANCE FRANCE
William STRIFFLER Son S Male W 20 NY Laborer FRANCE FRANCE
Eva ALLEN GDau S Female W 4 KS IL NY
Source Information:
Census PlaceClear Creek, Pottawatomie, KansasFamily History Library Film 1254393 NA Film Number T9-0393Page Number 229B 
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22294 I24278  Striffler  Peter Elwood  Mar 1857  Yes, date unknown  (Research):

Census Listings:

1880 Census
Census Place: Shannon, Pottawatomie, Kansas; Roll: 393; Family History Film: 1254393; Page: 238A; Enumeration District: 241; Image: 0318.

Peter Striffler was shown as a Servant in the household of David and Maria VROMAN
He was age 25, Single, and shown as born in New York, with the birthplace of both parents being listed as France

1900 Census
Kansas, Pottawatomie County, Clear Creek Twp
Enumerated 13 Jun 1900
SD 85 ED 137 Sheet 4A Stamped 55
Striffler, Peter Head W M Mar 1857 43 M 13 NY Canada Eng (sic) Canada Eng (???) Farmer
Striffler, Mary Wf W F Apr 1870 30 M 13 6/6 Kansas Indiana Ireland
Striffler, Jessie Dtr W F Aug 1999 11 S Kansas NY Kansas At School
Striffler, Eva Dtr W F Oct 1890 9 S Kansas NY Kansas At School
Striffler, Frank Son m W Mar 1893 7 S Kansas NY Kansas At School
Striffler, John Son W M Feb 1895 5 S Kansas NY Kansas
Striffler, Lenora Dtr W F Apr 1897 3 S Kansas NY Kansas
Striffler, Chester Son W M Jan 1899 1 S Kansas NY Kansas

1910 Census
Kansas, Pottawatomie, Clear Creek Twp
Enumerated 14-17 May 1910
SD 4 ED 115 Sheet 4B
77-77
Strifler, Peter Head M W 53 m1 23 NY FranceFranch CanadaGerman Eng Farm Labor Working Out
Strifler, Mary Wf F W 42 M1 23 7/7 Kansas Ireland/Irish Ireland/Irish
Strifler, John Son M W 14 S Kansas NY Kansas Laborer Livery Stable
Strifler, Nora Dtr F W 12 S Kansas NY Kansas
Strifler, Chester Son M W 10 S Kansas NY Kansas

 
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22296 I24272  Striffler  Philip David  Jul 1860  6 May 1919  At the time of the 1880 census, he appears to have moved to Michigan and was living in the home of John Striffler and his wife, Maria Benkelman, in Cass City, Michigan.

Cass City Chronicle
October 31, 1930

Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Striffler and William Paul returned last Thursday from a week's visit with Irvine Striffler at Brocksville, Ontario. The trip was by the way of Toronto, Kingston, and at Brantford the part visited Mr. Paul's sister-in-law, Mrs. Hally Laird. At Brockford, they also visited Mr. and Mrs. Mason Wilson and took trips to Ottwaw, Chesterville and Quebec. On the return journey, they crossed the St. Lawrence river by ferry to Morristown, New York, and in LOCKPORT, N.Y., visited at the homes of George STRIFFLER, Philip STRIFFLER (??) , Van STRIFFLER, and Jacob MUCK. The party also visited Niagra Falls. On their way home, they were held up for 3 1/2 hours just before reaching Watertown, N.Y. because of deep snow.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Lockport Union Sun & Journal, May 6, 1919: Phillip Striffler died at his residence at the Rapids May 6th a.m., aged 57 years. He leaves besides his bereaved wife one son, Van G. of the Rapids, also his mother, Mrs. David Striffler of Penn, and three brothers, John of this city, Ed. of Penn., George of town of Lockport, and one sister, Mrs. B.S. Lazelle of Jamestown, N.Y. Funeral will be held Wednesday, May 7th at 2 o'clock from the house; which will be private. Interment will be in Beamen's cemetery.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)
 
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22297 I24272  Striffler  Philip David  Jul 1860  6 May 1919  (Research):
Census Listings:

1900 Census
New York, Niagara County, Royalton Town
Enumerated 11 June 1900
SD 18 ED 88 Sheet 7B
176-179
Striffler, Philip D Hd W M July 1860 39 M17 2/1 NY NY NY Farmer
Striffler, Maria M Wf W F Mar 1861 39 M 17 2/1 Mich NY NY
Striffler, Van G Son W M Oct 1893 7 S NY NY NY At School
Riddly, Emily Mother-in-law W F May 1835 65 Wd 2/1 NY Mass Vt Capitalist

1910 Census
New York, Niagara, Royalton Twp
Enumerated 21 April 1910
SD 18 ED 135 Sheet 8A Stamped 49
57-57
Striffler, Philip D Hd M W 48 M1 27 NY NY NY Farmer
Striffler, Maria M Wf F W 47 m1 27 1/1 Mich NY NY
Striffler, Van G Son M W 17 S NY NY Mich Farm Laborer
Riddle, Emily C Mother-in-law F W 74 Wd 1/1 NY Mass Vermont


1920 Census
Not located 
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22298 I30763  Striffler  Philip Edward  9 Feb 1920  5 May 1979  ASSUMED to be his listing on the SSDI:

STRIFFLER PHILIP EDWARD 02/09/1920 M NEW YORK SAN DIEGO(37) 05/05/1979 078-03-6139 59 yrs 
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22299 I29350  Striffler  Roy Clifford  8 Aug 1889  5 Oct 1962  Roy Clifford Striffler (8 Aug 1889/90, NY - 5 Oct 1962, NY, buried Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, NY)

Niagara Falls Gazette, October 5, 1966:
Oil Salesman, 72, Is Killed As Cars Crash in Beebe Road

NEWFANE - A 72 year old salesman for the Dahl Oil Co. here for the last five years was killed instantly at 9:58 a.m. today in a head-on , two-car crackup in rain-slicked Beebe Road, about a mile north of Ridge Road. Roy C. Striffler, 566 High St., was pronounced dead at the scene by County Coroner Dr. George V. Muscato. Death was due to head and internal injuries according to the Sheriff's Department.

Chester L. Borget, 21, of 2720 Ridge Road, Ransomville, the other drive , was shaken up and treated and released at Ransomville General Hospital.

Sheriff's Deputies William M. Sibolski, William H. Munch and Paul E. Crane, and Criminal Deputy John W. Cole investigated.

Mr. Borget told the deputies he was traveling north in Beebe Road and that the Striffler car was headed south when the collision occured. He said the Striffler car apparently was attempting to make a left turn into a driveway.

Fred Dahl, owner of the Dahl firm, Park Avenue, said Mr. Striffler left the office this morning to collect bills and that he was "in his usual good spirits." He said Mr. and Mrs. Striffler had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June.

Mr. Striffler, who formerly operated the Elevated Coal Co., Lockport, for several years, had been a salesman for the Dahl firm since Jan 1, 1957. Before working at Dahl's he had been a salesman for the Crosby-Whipple Oil Col, here.

Surviving besides his wife, are a daughter, Mrs. Clement H. Whitmore, and two brothers, Floyd and Glen Striffler, all of Lockport. Funeral arrancgements were being made.

(Courtesy of Judith Muck)
 
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22300 I29350  Striffler  Roy Clifford  8 Aug 1889  5 Oct 1962  (Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
New York, Niagara County, Lockport City, 3rd Ward
Enumerated April 2, 1930
ED 32-17 SD 6 Sheet 1B
144-26-27
Striffler, Roy C Hd R $40 M W 40 M 23 NY NY NY Joint Manager, Coal Company
Striffler, Edith J Wf F W 40 m 23 NY England Canada/English
Striffler, Lois E Dtr F W 16 S NY NY NY 
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